Paintings and Screens
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Paper
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Cotton, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Fabric, Silk, Wood
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Fabric, Wood, Paper
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Stoneware
2010s Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Paintings and Screens
Metal
2010s Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens
Linen
2010s Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens
Linen
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings and Screens
Crystal, Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings and Screens
Brass
1970s Israeli Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas
2010s Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens
Pine, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings and Screens
Paper
2010s Italian Modern Paintings and Screens
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Metal
2010s Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens
Linen
20th Century American Modern Paintings and Screens
Plastic, Acrylic
2010s Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens
Oak, Pine
2010s Asian Modern Paintings and Screens
Linen
20th Century Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens
Glass
2010s Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens
Linen
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Marble
20th Century Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Paintings and Screens
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
2010s Asian Modern Paintings and Screens
Linen
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings and Screens
Metal
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Paintings and Screens
Metal
2010s Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Paintings and Screens
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Wood
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Modern Antique Paintings and Screens
Paint
Early 2000s Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens
Paint, Wood, Giltwood
1950s Japanese Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paper
20th Century Philippine Modern Paintings and Screens
2010s Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens
Bronze
2010s French Modern Paintings and Screens
Copper, Brass
Early 2000s Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Wood
1980s Chinese Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Paper
1980s Chinese Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Paper
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paper, Glass
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Paintings and Screens
Felt, Paper
20th Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings and Screens
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.