Late 19th Century Paintings and Screens

Large Qing-Dynasty Double Ancestral Portrait China, late 19th century (Guangxu period, c. 1880–1900) Ink and mineral pigments on paper, mounted and framed under glass Sight: 57 in H ...

A large charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse mirror painting, depicting a lady playing a Chinese musical in...

Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Maples Isobe Hyakurin (1836–1906) Dated Meiji 28, April: 1895 Pair of two-panel Japanese screens; ink and pigments on silver leaf This refined pair of scr...

Antique Byobu Four Panel Screen. Japan, late 19th to early 20th century. Taisho period.

A very fine pair of antique Edo period four paneled screens (Takagari), hand-painted with tethered birds of prey, in the manner of Soga Nichokuan, circa 1860. Wonderful pair of...

A pair of screens by Imao Keinen featuring peacocks painted in ink on gold leaf. Lacquered wood frame, brocade border, incised copper hardware. Dimensions: H 175cm x W 352cm Biogr...

A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting, depicting a lady seating in the living room and an outdoor garden behind. The decoration in the room is presenting a very traditional Chinese character with paintings, lantain, bonsai, furniture, etc., playing with a bird. The painting comes with its original hardwood frame and the old pins...

A fine and bold Japanese hand-brushed, hand-painted silk scroll of two horses below plumb tree mountain- worthy of your favorite room Hand painting on silk in simple soft pleasing co...

This is a charming 19th century Chinese carved and gilt wood 3 panel screen. The panels are carved in high relief with multiple figures and architectural elements. The panels are pai...

Flowers & Birds of Spring and Autumn Unknown artist. Japan. Meiji period, circa 1900. A pair of six-fold screens. Ink, color, gofun and gold leaf on paper. Signed: Gaga S...

Meiji Period Silver Oxidized Screen Period: Meiji Size: 352 x 174 cm SKU: 2423 Step back in time with this Meiji period screen, where the allure of silver oxidation artfully c...

Antique pair of Qing dynasty ancestor portraits depicting a male and a female. Hand painted on silk and framed under glass within a large te...

Ink on mulberry paper with silk brocade border and black lacquer trim. Signature and seal read: Sagawa Kakoku. Poem on upper right reads: Sounds of cicadas, in mountain valleys and t...

Shunga Unknown artist Meiji era, circa 1880 Hand-scroll mounted with 12 paintings Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Dimensions: Each image measures H. 23.2 cm x W. 34.4 cm (9.15” x 13.5”) The hand-scroll measures H. 28 cm x W. 540 cm (11” x 212”) A set of 12 late 19th century Japanese Shunga paintings mounted as a hand-scroll. Two of the leaves bear the signature and seal ‘Setsuzan’, although we are unable to confirm the identity of the artist using this art name. 6 of the 12 images are taken almost directly from Katsukawa Shuncho’s late 18th century woodblock series, ‘Erotic Pictures...

Antique Tiger Painting on Paper – Meiji Period A striking depiction of a tiger, painted on paper and signed by the artist. This work was originally part of a Japanese byobu folding ...

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Kanō school, depicting a scene from the Tale of Genji , with various noble ladies and gentlemen in a landscape of cherry Blossoms - ink, colors and gold ...

Monumental and massive Japanese Sakyamuni with disciples Buddhist painting. Very large massive Japanese Buddhist painting, painting on silk ...

A pair (they are different sizes) of finely painted 19th century Indo-Persian portrait miniatures in their original gold leaf frames which appear to never have been opened. The Portr...

Meiji-Taisho Period Buddhist Temple Cabinet Doors Period: Meiji-Taisho Size: 158 x 56 cm (62.2 x 22 inches) SKU: PTA127 Embrace serenity with these temple cabinet doors from the ea...

A set of four fusuma (sliding door) panels from the 19th century, painted in ink and colors on gold leaf. The panels depict a blossoming cherry tree extending beyond a woven fence an...

Japanese two panel screen, lotus and heron Colored mineral pigments on silver leaf on handmade mulberry paper.

An imaginary garden with flowers from all seasons including spring lilies, summer hibiscuses, autumn chrysanthemums, and winter berries. Wild autumn grasses move in a soft breeze wit...

Sumi Ink on Mulberry paper with silk brocade border and lacquer trim. Signature reads: Sobun. Seal reads: Morikawa Notes about the Artist: Morikawa Sobun (1847-1902) was born into ...

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) painted screen with gold fleck paint. Remounted during Showa period (1926-1989).

A Japanese six-panel screen painted on paper, depicting Mount Fuji emerging from the clouds, its snow-covered peak set in a soft, atmospheric haze. On the right, dark pines appear fa...

Historically in Buddhist Tibet, patrons and monks commissioned thangka art, or sacred painting, to focus their meditations and prayers. This 19th-century Tibetan Thangka, painted in rich red, green, and blue pigments, still maintains incredible vibrancy. The central figure is the Sakyamuni Buddha, seated in the diamond position with alms bowl...

This is a singular piece, a framed vintage Chinese gilt and inkwash miniature six-fold paper screen, that was possibly a salesman's sample, and it is beautiful. This is from the la...

Offered is a "Phrabot" - an antique Thai Temple scroll painting depicting village life around the temple. The painting is attributed to the "Rattanakosin S...

Finest Quality Dreamstone Inlaid Chair China- an extraordinary prolifically crafted example of an antique hand carved hardwood chair inlaid with multiple natural dream stone "paintings" plus "butterfly and mother of pearl" inlays in its hardwood arms and seat, late 19th century. This type of old Chinese furniture art form with marble inlay is centuries of years old dating as far back as the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Fine round and rectangular dream stones depicting mountains and the natural outdoor scenery are inlaid in the seat, back and interior sides of this fine furniture example. Thin marble inlaid stone "paintings" are approximately 1/4" thick and are cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. The hardwood (elmwood) frame is tenon joined. The natural stone "paintings" were hand especially for fine export chairs as in this example. Chair dimensions: Height 38.75 inches Width 25.75 inches Depth 19 inches Period : late Qing period, 19th century Provenance: Private American Chinese collection Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos. We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...

A Japanese six-panel screen painted on paper and gold powder, depicting the majestic Mount Fuji surrounded by clouds and mist, as seen from Lake Kawaguchi. The snow-capped peak stand...

Books and Scholars’ Accouterments; Chaekgeori Second half of the 19th century Korean framed panel. Ink and color on paper. This Korean Chaekgeori...

This nice large carved rosewood table screen was created in China, circa 1870. Its carved details depict a dragon flying through celestial clouds...

Meiji Period Silver Oxidized Screen Period: Meiji Size: 352 x 174 cm SKU: 2424 Step back in time with this Meiji period screen, where the allure of silver oxidation artfully c...

Painted manuscript sheet, inks and opaque gouache enhanced with gold on paper, text in nasta‘līq in cartouches at the top and bottom. The central composition depicts a couple embracing in a garden pavilion, with delicate treatment of fabrics and architectural decorations, and a fresh palette (blues, greens, ochres). A typical work in the tradition of Indo-Persian miniatures...

Sea, Sky and Birds populate the hand carving of this screen. The delicate open hand-carving on this screen is distinctive. This is a late 19th, early 20th century Chinese divider screen...

Pair of Antique Asian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Panels. A pair or Vietnamese works Each one standing over 6-Feet tall, Intricately inlaid with numerous characters and threads, ...

A 19th century Chinese four panel lacquered folding screen. The screen is a vibrant red, and is fully decorated on both sides. The designs are in tones of black, dark green and mus...

A Japanese six-panel screen painted on paper with gold powder, depicting a majestic tiger reclining in tall grass, emerging powerfully from the lightly suggested landscape in the bac...

Original 19th Century Ancestor Painting on canvas. In original condition as pictured. Acquired in northern China outside of Beijing. Each wearing Winter Court Hats. In fair condi...

Boat is in tow through lowtide. Ink on gold with black lacquer trim. Signature and seal on back read: Hogan Tansaku Hitsu. (meaning Furusawa Tansaku, the Kano artist)

Meiji period (1868-1912) ink painting of plum branches in bloom against a full moon with calligraphy. The calligraphy is a poem about winter. Signature reads: Matsuura Ryosai, Dated:...

Ogata Tomin (1839 -1895) Birds in a spring landscape Ink and colour on silk. Inscription reads: “Copy of Lu Ji, painted with heartfelt appreciation” “Painted by Tomin Ogat...

This is an antique framed silk panel. An Oriental, embroidered decorative scene known as the 'Hundred Children' dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900. Fascinating Oriental antique craftsmanship Displays a desirable aged patina Superb, hand embroidered silk panel with pastel palette Presented within a golden frame and navy blue border behind glass plate Famous, Oriental '100 Children' scene depicts children at play against a cream ground Outer green border with foliate pattern complements the discrete inner margin Replete with hanging loop for wall mounting This antique silk panel...

A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting, depicting a lady flying to heaven. The painting comes with its original hardwood frame and the old pins...

Japanese six-panel screen, open ocean, late Edo - early Meiji period, circa 1870, painting of plovers flying over cresting waves. Sumi ink on mulberry paper with a silk brocade borde...

Offered is a "Phrabot" - an antique Thai Temple scroll painting depicting village life around the temple. The painting is attributed to the "Rattanakosin S...

This is an antique photographic prop screen. A Japanese, silk cotton embroidered 4-fold room divider, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delicate time-worn condition ideal for set dressing or decorative purposes Displays a desirable aged patina, in original order Four fold frame dressed in textiles and wooden panels Golden silk cotton shimmers delightfully in the light Embroidered with charming birds and foliate decor Each panel adorned with carved fretwork borders and domed crowns This is a charmingly time worn antique photographic prop screen, with an appealing Japanese decor...

An antique Tibetan Thankga depicting Amitabha and surrounding deities, circa late 19th century. The center Amitabha is in a meditation form holding a black beggar's bowl. In the Mahayana Tradition of Buddhism, Amitabha is a celestial Buddha: the Buddha of Infinite Light and the principal Buddha in Pure Land Buddhism, a branch of East Asian Buddhism...

A vintage black floor screen room divider with four panels featuring gold medallion motifs and border details.

Fine Japanese brush painting of cherry blossom festival, ink and color on silk, 19th century, museum conservation framed. Conservation framed i...

A large charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse mirror painting, depicting a lady setting in her library. The ...

This striking painting, rendered in traditional ink and watercolor, showcases a regal depiction of the Fu King, a legendary figure symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. The artwor...

A set of four Chinese Qing Dynasty period large carved elm wood interior door panels from the late 19th century, with fretwork design, openwork and figures in landscape scenes carved...

Mineral pigments and gold leaf on mulberry paper with black lacquer trim.

A well-executed Chinese export reverse painting on glass depicting an elaborate interior scene with many figures engaged in various domestic activities. This is a finely drawn compos...

Antique French Victorian Painted Porcelain Wall Plaque "Punishment of a Child" signed Jean-Baptiste Greuze. Artwork entitled 'Correction Maternele Dediée à Madame la Duchesse de Bran...

Ink on mulberry paper with silk brocade border and black lacquer trim. Signature and seal read: Sagawa Kakoku. Poem on upper left reads: Stormy valleys in high mountains with more ...

Japanese four panel screen: Bijin At Leisure. Ladies in a tea house with a small dog. Seal reads "Ensan dai" (drawn by Ensan). Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) pa...

A two-fold Japanese paper screen painted in ink on a silver ground with a rock, bamboo and calligraphy, by Tanomura Chokunyū (1814-1907). Inscribed: I painted at the time when the p...

A fine 19th century English Regency leather and hand painted screen. Beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie scenes. Original nail heads. Excellent condition.