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Paintings and Screens For Sale
Japanese Antiques , Old Wrapping Paper , Tapestries , Wabi-sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
We present to you a precious old wrapping paper from the Taisho period.
This washi paper was used to wrap important items. It was made by overlapping multiple ledgers, and is chara...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Set of Four Sliding Doors (Fusuma): Wild Grasses
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868 - 1912) four separate sliding doors (fusuma) with Shijo School paintings of wild grasses. Can be hung separately, or together as shown. Signature reads: Kogetsu....
Category
20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Screen: Animals and Flowers in a Landscape with Rising Sun
Located in Hudson, NY
Edo period (c. 1800) screen, beautifully painted with excellent details. Kano School painting at its best. An exuberant Audobon landscape being observed by a cat and her kitten. A...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Four Sliding Doors (Fusuma): Bamboo on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868 - 1912) four separate fusuma doors (sliding doors) with paintings of bamboo trees. Can be hung separately, or together as shown. Signature in the process of bein...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Antique kimono textile art "Kobachi ~ Green Collection ~" by ikasu Green, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is inspired by the green 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
A Single Late 19th Century Six Panel Paper Screen, in the manner of Soga Chokuan
Located in London, GB
Six gouache painted scenes of tethered hawks, laid down to form a six panel screen, with pigment and ink on rice paper, surrounded by thickly set gold leaf border, and Japanese silk ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful and rare circa 1830 Chinese export reverse glass portrait painting of unusually large size of a lady in traditional robes holding a closed fan shown sat in front of black...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Iron
Early Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala. Termed as gohonzon in Japanese, it is a venerated object within Nichiren Buddhism (Hokkeshu; lotus sect). The originally concept was developed by the 13th century Buddhist priest Nichiren to guide the energy of the devotional chanting to...
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1810s Japanese Edo Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo Grove on Mulberry Paper with Gold Dust
Located in Hudson, NY
Kano School painting of a bamboo grove with blooming flowers and gold dust mists. Painted in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with gold dust and a silk brocade border.
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold
Japanese Six-Panel Screen "Wild Grasses and Peonies by Rivers Edge"
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Wild Grasses and Peonies by Rivers Edge. Early Meiji period (1868 - 1912) painting of a grassy knoll next to a running brook or river. A soft breeze is m...
Category
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hawk Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hawk Screen
Period: Late Edo
Size: 372 x 125 cm (146.4 x 49.2 inches)
SKU: PTA63
Behold the grandeur of the late Edo per...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen Late Autumn Forest, Rare Obara Paper Art Screen
Located in Hudson, NY
A masterful landscape made entirely of carefully arranged mulberry paper fibers in a Japanese art practice called Obara. Accented with gold leaf. Incredible craftsmanship and a wonderful rendering of bare trees. Made by Yamauchi Issei (b. 1929), stamped in the corner. Issei is well known throughout Japan as the leading artist in Obara Paper Art. Starting in 1948, he apprenticed with Fuji Tatsukichi, a leading proponent of the arts and crafts movement in Japan who worked to Revive many cultural traditions on the brink of extinction. Issei started exhibiting in the Nitten in 1953, won the Gold Medal in 1963, and eventually became a juror. His artwork was given as a gift to the Showa Emperor of Japan, as well as dignitaries such as General Douglas MacArthur...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage kimono textile art "Sunset Timelapse ~Ephemerality~" by ikasu Red, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
The art piece uses two sides - front and reverse - of the same kimono, to show beautiful sea surrounding Japan, in hues and in late sunset, as a timelapse.
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 create basis and frames for my works. It adds them even more authentic atmosphere of traditional wabisabi spirit. Can you feel it?
<< Period / Story >>
The kimono used in this piece was originally crafted during Showa period (around 1960ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
Sea waves, depicted in two color variations here, are a symbol of transience and Impermanence in Japanese culture. The ebb and flow of the tides, the ever-changing currents, and the relentless motion of the waves serve as reminders of the fleeting nature of life. This artwork featuring the sea convey themes of impermanence, reminding viewers to cherish the present moment and appreciate the beauty of life's fleeting moments.
The theme of impermanence is strengthen by two colors of the sea - the lighter in early hues and the darker when the sun is just about to set in the sea.
<< About the frame >>
This artwork frame is crafted from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos, and it serves to convey the refined beauty of Japanese nature.
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.
Paulownia wood is closely linked to kimono culture. During the Edo period (17th cent.~), it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
Japanese Two Panel Obara Screen: Mid Century Abstract
Located in Hudson, NY
Paper art screen (Obara) by Yamauchi Issei with abstract colored patterns consistent with work from the 1950's-60's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Set of Four Chinese Lattice Door Panels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A hallmark of Qing-dynasty domestic architecture, tall lattice panels such as these were used in provincial courtyard homes to allow light and air into a room whilst maintaining privacy. Quiet and refined, this set of four lattice door panels...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Elm
Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Hidaka Tetsuo with Wood Storage Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging ink (Sumi-e) silk scroll by Japanese Zen artist Hidaka Tetsuo (1791-1871). Well presented in brocade boarders and mounted on paperback, this scroll depicts "Three Noble Friends in Winter" in a poetic and novel way. One of the favorite subjects by Chinese painters, the three noble friends in winter consists of pine, bamboo and plum flowers. They were admired for their characters of strength in cold resistance to remain evergreen and even blossom in unfavorable condition. The artist, however, composited the subjects in a none-conventional way as Ikebana. Bamboo and flowering plum branches were presented in an oversized pot...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Moonlit Landscape with Geese
Located in Hudson, NY
Geese amongst the reeds under a full moon. Mineral pigments on oxidized ground with silk brocade border. Signature reads: Yoshichi hitsu.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Chinese Export Hand-Painted Oil on Canvas Painting of Interior Scene w/ Emperor
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export Exceptionally Hand-Painted Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting Musicians Playing Music for the Emperor while Seated on his Royal Throne. Beautifully executed with great d...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
Japanese Six-Panel Screen, Audubon Landscape with Maple and Pine
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a Kano school painting depicting autumn and winter
Mineral pigments with gold dust on mulberry paper.
Category
Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Two Panel Screen, Cherry Blossoms in Willow Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Dramatic and beautifully executed cherry blossoms trickle down the two panels with natural willows calmly coexisting with luminous gold dust fading to the ground. Mineral pigments an...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold
Japanese Four Panel Screen: Seasonal Poems
Located in Hudson, NY
Four individual mounted panels of calligraphy. Each panel contains a poem inspired by one of the four seasons. Each panel signed: To Rei. Ink on mulberry paper with silk brocade border.
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Paper
Anglo Indian Painting of Tipu Sultan's Fortress Nundydroog, Mysore c. 1853 Prov
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is an Anglo-Indian watercolor Painting of Tipu Sultan's Fortress in Nundydroog, Mysore.
A tag on the back indicates "The Fort, Nundy, Droog, Mysore, 1853" and it comes f...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Lovely 20th Century Sen'yo Ogawa Scroll Painting Japan Artist Flowers Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sen'yo Ogawa
1882-1971
Japan painter. Kyoto production. Name Tasaburo. After served as apprentice of the Buddhist teacher, I learned a Movie to Chu Asai, exhibited oil paintings to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Cherry Blossoms Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Mataichiro Isoda Nihonga st
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Name Kakejiku Calligraphy Kikuzu Paper Book Coloring Inscription (Shizushiro)
Size Axis: 195 cm in length, 42.5 cm in width, 131.5 cm in length, 31.5 cm in width *
Status I don't k...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Louis XV Style Gilt 3-Fold Screen with Glass Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century) gilt 3 fold screen with glass top panels and cane bottom-panels.
Category
19th Century Louis XV Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Carved Rare 5-Panel Screen Room Divider
Located in West Hartford, CT
This rare antique 19th Century Chinese 5 panel Coromandel screen features incredible craftsmanship and period detail. The five panels are carved on both sides, with one side depicti...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Scroll Kitsuda Eihô (1902 - 1974) Breaking of Dawn in the Mountains Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kitsuda Eihô (1902 - 1974) Aanbreken van de dag in de bergen
Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, houten rollers, in houten cassette. Herkomst: Oranda Jin. B 128 x 41.9 / 202 x 56.3 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Vintage, Calligraphy, Watercolor Paintings, Chinese Art, China, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A set of Chinese paintings
Perfect for vintage interiors
Condition
Yomiuri Shimbun (the size of one view double-page spread) 43.0. × 32.0 c...
Category
20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Chinoiserie Palm Oval Paintings
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of carved giltwood Chippendale crossed palm frames, with inset hand-painted chinoiserie portraits of 18th century oriental nobility.
We a...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Nightingale on Branch Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19/20c
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very Lovely painting.
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Japanese Two Panel Screen, Lotus Leaves and Blossoms
Located in Hudson, NY
A lotus scene with flowers in bloom floating on the water's surface. As the lotus rise from below for an enlightening process that brings an abundance of purity and beauty. Mineral p...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
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
Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Flower Garden
Located in Hudson, NY
Rimpa School painting featuring cascading chrysanthemums as well as cockscombs, summer wild flowers, and a climbing morning glory vine. Beautifully executed, fine painting in mineral...
Category
Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair Framed 19th Century Chinese School Portrait Paintings Court Figures
Located in London, GB
Two Chinese paintings of figures in court dress
19th century, opaque pigments on paper, each depicting a figure wearing robes decorated with dragon motifs on yellow-grounds.
Pr...
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19th Century Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Chinese Peony and Pheasant Canopy Painting, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The experience of art itself can be an intimate one and this bed canopy, hand painted over 100 years ago by an artist in Canton, was more intimate than most. Delicately painted birds...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Pine
Japanese Six-Panel Screen, Chrysanthemums and Twig Fence With Gold Flakes
Located in Hudson, NY
Rimpa School painting in mineral pigments with gofun and gold flakes on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold
Japanese Antiques Hell paintings, pair of hanging scrolls Kakejiku
Located in Niiza, JP
Paper scroll, scroll head: wood
paint size: 450 (W) x 1200 (H) [mm]
Over all: 510 (W) x 1700 (H) [mm]
Comes with double box. box size: 150(W)× 100(H)× 620(D) [mm] 2kg
Hell paintin...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
Six panel fan-motifs screen panel (Japan)
Located in Bronx, NY
Six panel fan-motifs screen panel (Japan)
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo and Manchurian Crane
Located in Hudson, NY
Kano style painting in mineral pigments on silk with a silk brocade border.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Vintage obi textile art " Camellia ~ Serendipity ~ " by ikasu Blue, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is inspired by traditional Japanese nature motifs symbolism, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.
In this artwork, the aim was to capture the the auspicious symbol of camellia used in antique kimono. 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 pieces of kimono that could no longer be used as clothing and kiritansu chest-of-drawers that would normally be discarded to create the ultimate upcycled piece.
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
This delicate piece features hand-drawn camellia motifs flowing gracefully on a softly brightened grayish background.
Camellias, native to Japan, bloom from winter to early spring. As an evergreen tree with green leaves throughout the year, it symbolizes the anticipation of spring and is considered an auspicious plant. Due to its seasonal significance and auspicious meanings, camellias have been used as motifs symbolizing good fortune. Additionally, they were highly valued for their use in oil, cosmetics, and medicine, representing nobility. Believed to possess the power to ward off misfortune, camellias also carry the meaning of "protection from calamity" and have strong ties to traditional ceremonies. In this artwork, camellias are delicately depicted alongside flowing branches, subtly representing good fortune with their pale pink and white hues.
"Sora-iro nezumi 空色鼠" refers to a light grayish color with a hint of blue, reminiscent of the slightly brightened sky on a lightly cloudy day. Popular during the late Edo period (19th cent.), it elegantly captures the slightly brighter sky pattern seen on lightly overcast days. Notably, the term "nezumi-iro" (mouse gray), popular during the late Edo period, was paired with brown tones, collectively known as "Forty-eight Teas and a Hundred Mice 四十八茶百鼠." Colors within the "nezumi" (gray) spectrum, particularly "sora-iro nezumi," were favored by young people for their cool and sophisticated appeal.
<< Characteristics of the fabric >>
The fabric features intricately woven patterns that reveal subtle gradations through dyeing, creating a grid pattern that transforms depending on the light conditions.
Originally, this fabric was part of a formal kimono known as a "hōmongi 訪問着," featuring motifs along the hem, shoulders, and sleeves. These motifs have been carefully selected and combined to create a unified piece of artwork.
<< 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
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
Lovely circa 1900 C-Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Figures in Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Title: ???? ??????? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ??
Condition: State is good, thin stains.
Size Axis ... vertical 216.5cm next to 56.3cm
Painting ... vertical 126.3cm horizontal 41.5cm ? diff...
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric
Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Rimpa Style Painting of Hollyhocks
Located in Hudson, NY
With the vibrant colors, and fine attention to detail and surface typical of a Rimpa painting. Using Rimpa style tarashikomi painting technique with mineral pigments on mulberry pape...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
21st Century Modern Steel White Coffee Table Patch Made in Italy
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
A collection of sound-absorbing dividing panels able to guarantee privacy without isolating from the surrounding environment. The self-supporting structure allows the integration of ...
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2010s Italian Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Steel
Pair of Japanese Modern Bamboo Room Dividers Screens Decorative Panels Wall Art
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Japanese Modern Bamboo Room Dividers Screens Decorative Panels Wall Art
Category
20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Bamboo
VIntage kimono textile art "Geometry ~Marble~" by ikasu Gold, White, Grey, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is inspired by traditional Japanese nature motifs symbolism, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.
It is elegantly framed with pau...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
VIntage kimono textile art " Monochrome Geometry " by ikasu Gold, Grey, 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 ...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
Japanese Four-Panel Screen, Young Bamboo and Morning Glory
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on gold, signature reads: Okyo.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Lake Awasaru Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
As you can see, it is a Japanese painting "Lake Suwa Asaharu" figure / co-box.
It is a "Lake Suwa Asaharu" figure with gentle sunlight, and it is
a very tasty work combined with a ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
19th Century a Pair of Chinese Silk Fans with Giltwood Handles
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted floral motifs on silk Chinese fans Qing dynasty, the fan in silk with silk fringe and giltwood handles, housed within a conforming paper covered box...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Unique Huge Handmade French Straw Marquetry Screen
By V.C.D.F
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning huge dimension straw marquetry screen, totally handmade by the artist using ancient French techniques.
One side is made of a Classic s...
Category
2010s French Paintings and Screens
Materials
Straw
Japanese Two Panel Screen Peonies In the Mist
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Peonies In the Mist. Showa period (1926 - 1945) painting in oil on canvas of peonies with gold and silver dust clouds. Signature reads, Seishu.
Category
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Vintage kimono textile art " Plum Gradation " by ikasu Pink, White, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This canvas featuring a plum color gradient kimono showcases a unique decorative variation of the popular seigaiha (青海波) sea waves pattern.
The artwork got a Mr. & Mrs. Abe Arts & Cu...
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1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Japanese Two Panel Screen Plain Mulberry Paper
Located in Hudson, NY
(no image) on lattice frame. Pair available; Sold seperately.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
B10 Japanese Antiques 6panels, Paper, folding Screen with Flower ＆ bird painting
Located in Niiza, JP
Flower and bird painting
Material: Paper on wooden frame, colored
One piece: W660×H1825mm×D20mm,
Unfolded size: W3860mm, 16kg
Folded size: W660×H1825×D110mm
Packaging (sandwiched wit...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen Nihonga Style Painting of Children in Western Dress
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful soft painting of mineral pigments and ink on paper with a silk brocade border.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Paper
Japanese Painting Depicting Commodore Perry’s Ship with Buddhist Monks Aboard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese painting depicting Commodore Matthew Perry’s flagship USS Mississippi bringing the coffin with the remains of US marine private Robert Williams who died while serving on t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
Burmese Kalaga Tapestry
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautifully embroidered with glass beads, metallic wrapped thread, metal sequins and beads, this tapestry seems to come to life with its rows of dancing women and mythical creatures....
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Early 20th Century Burmese Paintings and Screens
Japanese Four Panel Screen: Dancing Figures
Located in Hudson, NY
People dressed in ceremonial robes and masks celebrate the New Year. On New Year's eve a traditional Japanese custom is to ward off evil spirits by pretending to chase away people w...
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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
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.