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Paintings and Screens For Sale
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Hollyhocks in Full Bloom
Located in Hudson, NY
Very soft and tranquil, red and white hollyhocks painted in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with natural wood trim. Signature and seal: Kohyo
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper, Wood
Vintage Painting Still Life with Fruit - Study of Mellons
Located in San Diego, CA
The oil on canvas painting majestically depicts a group of mellons in different sizes. The scene is depicted against a dark ground, however the artist has included dimension by focus...
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1950s American British Colonial Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas
Lumière Ⅰ by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : lumière ?
Japan / 2022s
Size : W 990 H 770 mm
A work inspired by light.
This quilt is made with Woven fresh linen and french linen.
Hand-quilted with Japanese sashiko...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Linen
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Waka Poems on Basketry Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Ribbons of 17th century calligraphy poems are mounted on an 18th century screen with a woven bamboo motif. These poems are aristocratic Waka poem...
Category
17th Century Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Five Extremely Rare Chinese Drawings of Foreigners, 18th Century, Colonial
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Five Chinese paintings of western people by an unknown artist
China, circa 1760, captions later
All in giltwood frames.
“A woman with Portuguese hairdo, with gold, silver and gemstone necklace, a skirt under a vest, a koi on her back, called a cloak, a woman customarily inherited the family business, the male humble, to the threshold (Qianlong year, circa 1735).”
Gouache on silk, measures: 32 x 25.4 cm
“He is a Westerner who had a white skin. He does not have a heavy beard but plaits his hair. He wears a triangular black hat, short jacket, leather shoes and long stockings...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Set of Four Japanese Reverse Paintings
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Set of four Japanese reverse paintings.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass
Vintage kimono textile art "Autumn branches ~ Kintsugi ~" by ikasu Brown, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
The frame for this work is made of paulownia wood taken from antique Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono.
I use antique kiritansu that can’t be used as furniture anymore to crea...
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1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Rimpa School Floral Screen
By Rimpa School
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Early 19th Century Rimpa School Floral Screen
Period: Early 19th Century
Dimensions: 367x171 cm (144.5x67.3 inches)
SKU: RJ118
This 6-panel gold-leafed screen is a splendid represe...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Antique Japanese Scroll Depicting a Nesting Crane, Taisho Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Large and exceptional Japanese hanging scroll with a realistically painted depiction of a nesting crane by Yoshifuji Yoshio, Taisho/Showa perio...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper, Silk
Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Ônishi Chinnen '1792 - 1851' Artist Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ônishi Chinnen (1792 - 1851) Schilpadden en bamboo
Rolschildering / scroll op papier, benen rollers. B 125.7 x 48.9 / 179.5 x 59.5 cm
125.7 x 48.9 / 179.5 x 59.5 cm.
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Kano School ca 1700 Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 17/18c Artist Tosa Mitsunari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
As you can see, the "Edo period" Kano school old painting Unryu Horaiyama map / with a box.
It is a
very tasty work , which is a map of Unryu and Horaiyama that makes you feel a un...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Trees in Floral Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Trees in Floral Landscape, Edo period painting (mid 19th century) of pine and other trees amongst flowers, with bamboo shoots on the right panel, and white...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
VIntage kimono textile art " Wish for prosperity " by ikasu Gold, Black, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is inspired by traditional Japanese nature colors symbolism, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.
It is filled with storytelling ...
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1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
Framed Korean Jakhodo Tiger and Magpie Folk Painting One of the Four
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Folk Art painting watercolor on silk mounted with brocade border and framed. The watercolor was likely dated from late 19th century to the tur...
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Late 19th Century Korean Folk Art Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Screens
Located in Bagshot, GB
A pair of large 19th century Japanses Screens of Japanese scenery.
The screens also come with a wooden crate which would have been built for them at a later date in order to move ...
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19th Century Asian Other Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
MIEKO - Vintage Asian Style Painting on Paper - Signed - Japan - Late 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
MIEKO - Vintage Asian style painting on watercolor paper - signed with the artist's chop mark and name - Japan - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - bleed through to th...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
Six Panel Japanese Screen: Winter Scene of Pine, Plum, and Bamboo
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Winter Scene of Pine, Plum, and Bamboo Under Crescent Moon. Pine, plum and bamboo are known as the three friends of winter, because they all thrive and bl...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper, Wood
Antique Japanese Brass Framed Painting 'Wedding'
Located in Milano, IT
Antique and very rare Japanese painting made in the early 1900s by a fine Japanese manufacturer.
The painting has a rectangular brass frame with rounded corners. Internally we see an...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Artists Norikuni Kawamura, Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
As you can see, it is a double box and a box with "Shokakuzu" written by Norikuni Kawamura.
The
"Shokaku-zu", which is composed of graceful textures, spreads its wings and flies, i...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Painted canvas representing birds in a country setting. Contemporary.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted canvas representing birds in orange tones on a rural evening background.
Work of contemporary French artists.
Dimensions: H 160 x W 100 cm
Reference: LS6133675K
Raw linen...
Category
20th Century French Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sublime Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Sublime pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking vintage Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style st...
Category
1950s Balinese Folk Art Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Cotton, Paint
Set of 2 Large Hand-Painted Wooden Wall Panels with Jade and Semi-Precious Stone
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This striking set of two large wall panels pays tribute to Chinese art and history, depicting the Emperor and Empress of the Qing Dynasty in imperial robes and classic Ming-style cha...
Category
20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Jade
Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The simple country side life is the ideal of the Oriental scholar.
As you can see, the Kishi Renzan agricultural rice field working painting / box is included.
Agricultural rice fields are worked using horses...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Style Screen Ancient Bridge
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 20th century Chinese export four-panel folding coromandel style screen crafted from thick lacquered wood panels. The screen depicts a painting of an ancient Chinese bridge in a ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Rimpa School Painting of Winter to Spring
Located in Hudson, NY
With exotic birds including a family of quail. Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with gold dust and a silk brocade border.
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Peony, Wisteria, Cherry and Bamboo on Soft Silver
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-panel screen: Peony, Wisteria, cherry and bamboo on soft silver, Meiji period (1868-1912) painting of a garden in spring. Painted in mineral pigments on oxidized silver ...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silver Leaf
The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen
Period: 18th century (Edo period)
Size: 360 x 170 cm (141.7 x 66.9 inches)
SKU: PA39
Travel back in time with this classic Edo period screen,...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Fretted and Carved Wood Screen Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome pair of fretted and carved wood Screen panels. Screens like these were often made as window decoration in Buddhist temples. They are traditionally handcrafted and structur...
Category
19th Century Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
one leaf by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : one leaf
Japan / 2023s
Size : w790 x h1200 mm
A work that has been unevenly dyed after hand-painting.
This quilt is made with linen viyella, which has a natural sheen.
Han...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Linen
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Raku (Pleasure)
Located in Hudson, NY
Calligraphy reads: Raku (Pleasure). Ink on silver in a black lacquered wooden trim. Seal is illegible.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silver
Japanese Two Panel Screen Cherry and Forsythia
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on silk. Signature and seal read: Shunsei (or Haruo).
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
19th Century French Aubusson Screen
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century French carved giltwood framed, three fold French Aubusson tapestry screen. Depicting classical romantic rural scen...
Category
19th Century French Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique Tibetan Thangka of a Deity
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A vibrantly colored Tibetan Thangka of a multi armed Deity, Tibet Circa 1900, framed in a gold tone frame under glass, Measures: 28 inches tall, 30.75 inches wide.
Category
Early 1900s Tibetan Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric
Thai Temple Scroll Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a "Phrabot" - an antique Thai Temple scroll painting depicting village life around the temple. The painting is attributed to the "Rattanakosin S...
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Japanese Two Panel Screen, Ink Landscape on Paper with Gold Dust
Located in Hudson, NY
Sesshu-style painting in ink on mulberry paper with gold dust accents and a silk brocade border.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold
Vintage kimono textile art " Seaside ~ Kintsugi ~ " by ikasu White/Blue Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is inspired by the sea and the sky, uses golden leafing as a creative point, framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.
In this artwork, the aim was to capture the splendor of Japanese nature, showing the sea, sky, and forests. Traditional Japanese culture, represented by the kimono, and wood, an integral element of Japanese craftsmanship, were used to bring this vision to life.
I used two pieces of kimono that could no longer be used as clothing and bark that would normally be discarded to create the ultimate upcycled piece.
The marriage of Japanese natural materials - silk, paulownia (frame), and pine (branch slices for the center decoration) - and Japanese natural patterns - blue ocean waves and clouds - expresses the magnificent beauty of Japanese nature from various angles.
The central golden leaf decoration stands out as a distinctive feature of this work. The piece uses the concept of "kintsugi" - it "unites" the pieces of antique kimono back together with golden leaf to give it a second wind as art work.
<< Period / Story >>
The kimono used in this piece was originally crafted during the late Showa period (1960-80ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
The kimonos on this canvas have been creatively repurposed into interior artwork. The one on the left represents ocean wave pattern.
Seigaiha waves is regarded as a pattern of good fortune, embodying wishes for eternal happiness and a tranquil life for future generations.
The fabric on the right is embellished with cloud patterns woven in various techniques. Clouds, with their ever-shifting shapes and colors, have long intrigued people as signs of big events or omens.
<< Characteristics of the fabric >>
The kimono used for a part on the left has a lustrous, ivory-colored ground that serves as a backdrop for the vibrant ocean wave pattern expressed through the ground pattern.
On the right fabric, the cloud pattern is beautifully rendered by dyeing both the plain fabric and delicate patterns. This is achieved through the so-called "Yose-komon" technique, where each cloud is adorned with small patterns such as hail, sharks skin pattern, and other intricate details.
Edo komon, created using a refined and advanced dyeing technique that appears as a solid color from a distance, originated during the Edo period (1603-1868) and remains highly popular as formal kimono attire to this day.
<< About the frame >>
Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono, is traditionally made from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos.
Paulownia wood is known as the lightest wood in Japan, prased for its natural luster, resistance to moisture, and resilience against cracking. Since ancient times, it has been used in crafting furniture, chests, and musical instruments.
During the Edo period, it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage kimono textile art " Turquoise Forest ~Strength~ " by ikasu Blue, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Fabrics featuring iconic Japanese plants like chrysanthemum, maple, and bamboo were gathered from various long underwear and kimono pieces to create a set of canvases (diameter 30, 25 and 20cm) showcasing exquisite gradations.
The top canvas, in pristine white, originates from long under-kimono, while the middle and bottom canvases are skillfully upcycled from kimono fabrics.
<< Period / Story >>
The long under-kimono and kimono fabrics used in these canvases were originally crafted and worn during the late Showa period (1960-80ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
The pattern on the top canvas features a chrysanthemum, an auspicious emblem symbolizing longevity. It is affectionately referred to as the "raccoon dog chrysanthemum" due to the large, overlapping petals resembling the fur of a muzina, a creature similar to a raccoon dog or badger. This motif is highly popular in various plant-inspired designs and frequently seen in Edo komon, katazome, and jimon textiles.
The top canvas naga-juban under-kimono, being entirely white and devoid of any additional dyes, suggests its use as formal wear. Its pristine white hue accentuates the silk's luster when exposed to light and highlights the beauty of the woven patterns.
The fabric used here is rinzu, a type of fabric thinner than crepe de chine, characterized by its soft, smooth texture and subtle sheen. This particular lintel distinguishes itself with the way its ground pattern emerges and also incorporates a woven chrysanthemum pattern.
The central canvas showcases a maple tree, symbolizing longevity, which changes its colors with the seasons, bringing joy and happiness to people's lives.
The bamboo featured on the lower canvas has been regarded as a symbol of good fortune since ancient times, given its straight and vigorous growth, along with the Chinese legend that a phoenix consumes its fruit. It embodies concepts such as "immortality," "longevity," and "strength" because it remains green even in winter. The hollow stem also signifies "innocence," suggesting that there are no hidden agendas.
All three canvases are adorned with ground patterns that, when viewed from a distance, appear as modern works of art, yet upon closer inspection, they reveal a distinct Japanese ambiance.
<< Characteristics of the fabric >>
All three canvases are made of fabrics with jimon. The unique and high level of Japanese weaving...
Category
1970s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Antique kimono textile art " Kobachi ~ Coral Collection ~ " by ikasu Pink, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is inspired by the coral color palette, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.
In this artwork, the aim was to capture the wide pal...
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1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Waves on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Ink on gold leaf with a silk brocade border. Signature reads: Nakajima Raishou (1796-1872). Student of Maruyama Okyo (one of Japan's most famous artists).
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Paper
Ancient Japanese Painting Framed in Brass 'Traditional Dance'
Located in Milano, IT
Ancient and very rare Japanese painting made in the early 1900s, fine Japanese manufacture.
The painting has a rectangular brass frame, with rounded corners. Internally we see a further frame in yuta, classic sand colour, very nice. Yet another very small brass frame that frames the picture. The painting is a print painted on black cardboard, with whimsical and strong colors, typical of Japanese art.
This represents a scene with a man and a woman, intent on dancing, arm in arm and spinning in a typical traditional Japanese dance...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Jute and Brass Painting 'First Date'
Located in Milano, IT
Ancient and very rare Japanese painting made in the early 1900s of fine Japanese manufacture. The painting has a rectangular brass frame, with rounded corners. Internally we see an a...
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Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Wood Wall Panel from Indonesia, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wood panel from Indonesia, circa 1920. Hand-carved teak wood, with its original grey/blue color paint in the frame, naturally distressed b...
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1920s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Teak
Pair of Japanese Framed Scrolls with Lotus, White Heron and Duck Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century Japanese scrolls in frames with lotus, white heron circle of Kano Naonobu (Japan, 1607-1660) and duck beside a pond.
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Landscape and Waterfall Nihonga Scene Showa Period Scroll Japan Artist
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Some errors will occur in the dimensions. Please understand.
Status: The condition is good, but please understand stains, wrinkles, and stains.
Measures: Axis vertical 193 cm, hori...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Wall Art Plaque Framed and Signed
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Wall Art Plaque Framed and Signed. circa 20th century. Two birds looking down at a nest of fledglings in a tree. The tree ...
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo with Calligraphy Poem
Located in Hudson, NY
Moon and bamboo in ink on gold paper with red and black lacquered negoro frame. (Meiji period) Calligraphy reads: Beauty in ink painting with standing woods and branches, like in par...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Philippine Handcrafted Solid Mahogany Carved Screen, Philippines, 1930
Located in Madrid, ES
Traditional Philippine hand carved solid Mahogany 3-panel see-through screen.
Category
1930s Philippine Japonisme Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box, 1853
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels.
A remarkable artistic Noh Play survivor.
One of a kind Japanese Complete "Noh Play" Production as written in 22 Woodblock books from the Utai Bon Houshou school, complete with original signed wooden storage box tomobako and dated Kaei 6 (1853).
This antique Japanese book...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Chinese Floral Longevity Canopy Painting, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Thoughts of a long, happy life greeted the young couple who gazed up from their bed on this canopy panel. Adorned with chrysanthemums and peaches, both symbols of longevity, the lyri...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Pine, Paint
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Hawk with Ancient Pine Overlooking Twig Fence
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful and dramatic Kano school painting of a hawk perched on a rock. With flowering cherry, peonies, pine and bamboo. Twig fence on the right is made of heavily oxidized silver...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Japanese Four Panel Screen: Early Spring Into Summer
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Four Panel Screen: Early Spring Into Summer, Meiji period (1868 -1912) painting of plum in bloom with red camellias on the right and peony and thistle on the left. A clutc...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lacquered Wooden Screen Decorated With A Peacock And A Refined Landscape
Located in Milano, IT
Majestic and rare lacquered wooden screen with an elegant peacock in the center that stands out among golden and silver clouds. The peacock is depicted on a gnarled cherry blossom tr...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Abstract Silkscreen C. Daniel Gelakoska Framed
Located in Baltimore, MD
An absolutely gorgeous abstract original silkscreen, Titled “Sunriver” by C. Daniel Gelakoska. Hand signed, dated in pencil bottom right and numbered ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Metal
Silk Scroll Painting by Matsumura Keibun, 18th Century
By Matsumura Keibun
Located in New York, NY
A silk parchment scroll with a Camellia Flower painting, by Japanese artist Matsumura Keibun (1779-1843).
The younger half-brother to Matsumura Goshun, founder of the Shijo schoo...
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1790s Asian Edo Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Parchment Paper
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Rimpa Style Summer Flowers on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Red and yellow chrysanthemums and pampass grasses. Meiji period (1868 - 1912), Rimpa style painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Paper
Meiji-Taisho Period Buddhist Temple Cabinet Doors
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Meiji-Taisho Period Buddhist Temple Cabinet Doors
Period: Meiji-Taisho
Size: 158 x 56 cm (62.2 x 22 inches)
SKU: PTA126
Embrace serenity with these temple cabinet doors from the ea...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
19th Century Circa 1860 Button Miniature Portraits Indian Mutiny
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Indian Mutiny, a framed display of hand-painted button miniatures of 6 Indian leaders who escaped execution after the Indian mutiny, c. 1860, circular head and shoulders miniatures p...
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19th Century Indian Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Paper
Antique Asian Paintings and Screens
Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.
The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.
The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.
In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.
Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.