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Gaboku Ogawa 'Abstract Japanese Calligraphy' MOMA 1953
Located in Sharon, CT
A very important work, both historically and aesthetically-"Getting madly drunk out of an earthenware goblet", by Gaboku Ogawa c.1953,
exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art show "Abstract Japanese...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Large Chinese Hand-Painted Silk Scroll of Two Blue Cranes, Mid Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese Hand-Painted Silk Scroll of Two Blue Cranes, Mid-20th Century
Dimensions:
Framed: 48" H × 37" W × 1.5" D
Sight: 44" H × 32" W
A striking hand-painted Chinese silk scr...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
Vintage Painting Still Life with Fruit - Study of Oranges
Located in San Diego, CA
The oil on canvas painting majestically depicts a pair of oranges on a vine with a leaf, together with a cherry adjacent to them. The scene is depicted against a dark ground, however...
Category
American British Colonial Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paint
1950s Asian Eight-Panel Silk Embroidered Folding Floor Screen Room Divider
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Chinese Embroidered Eight-Fold Floor Screen or room divider in good vintage condition. Stunning roses, birds butterflies embroidered. ...
Category
Chinese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
Small French 1960s Abstract Enamel Picture
Located in London, GB
An exquisite small abstract enamel on copper painting. Remounted and framed on linen backed board. Fabulous colours. A highly decorative period work of art.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Enamel
Antique Portrait Of a Japanese Peasant Worker 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5109 Japanese peasant worker
Set in a custom wood frame
Signer lower right
Image size 23.5x19.5"
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
Pair of Chinese Watercolour on Silk Paintings, China, c.1940
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chinese watercolour on silk paintings, China, C.1940.
Framed in its original silk brocade border.
Presented unframed.
In exce...
Category
Chinese Showa Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Paint
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Summer Flowers
Located in Hudson, NY
Screen depicts Summer flowers and birds on gilded silk. Signature reads: Konishi Fukunen. Notes about Artist: Konishi Fukunen (1887-1959) was born the second son of the Paper mounting specialist Konishi Uhei in Takeo, Fukui prefecture in the mid Meiji period. In 1902 he was sent to Kyoto to study painting under Suzuki Shonen...
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Asian Chinese Horse Print
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Chinese horse print in a red wood frame.
Chinese lithograph print study of a horse.
Well framed, no glass.
Size: 21" x 15".
From an esta...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
After a 16th Century Indian Mughal Style Painting
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mughal print after a 16th century Indian hand painting in wood gilt frame.
Indian Mughal School, illuminated
India Rajasthan Indian Mughal School, illumi...
Category
Indian Agra Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Vintage kimono textile art "View from the Window ~Maple&Plum~" by ikasu, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is a glorious nod to buddhist temples circle windows, with beautiful Japanese garden scape seen outside. Golden leaf on the border of a frame is an expression of light goin...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Indian Mughal Miniature Painting in Vizagapatam Inlay Frame
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indian Mughal Miniature watercolor painting in white inlay frame
Indo-Persian hand painted watercolor miniature watercolor painting in very fine art w...
Category
Indian Agra Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Weeping Willow, Plum Blossoms, and Sparrows, 1963
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Weeping Willow, Plum Blossoms, and Sparrows, 1963, "Creek Dwelling" Workshop
Description:
An authentic Chinese four-fold screen from the "Creek Dwell...
Category
Chinese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Folding Screen
Located in New York, NY
Six-panel Coromandel lacquer screen featuring incised, pastel figural scene. Complete with stepped feet and brass sabots. Reverse depicting ...
Category
Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Early Communist Era Signed Chinese Plaque With Jade Carvings & Rosewood Frame
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare Chinese Maoist Communist Era Large Plaque with intricate jade carvings of young recruits fencing and watching while in the presence of a commandeering teacher. Fabulous display ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Jade
Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon" & "Tiger", Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerful pair of Japanese calligraphic works, mid 20th century, Japan. One reading "Dragon", the other reading "Tiger". Ink on handmade paper, framed.
The brush strok...
Category
Japanese Expressionist Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1940
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An early 20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. It is stretched over a can...
Category
Balinese Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Cotton, Paint
Indian Ceremonial Hindu Deity Hand-Painted on Canvas in Gilded Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
A framed Indian ceremonial Hindu deity from the mid 20th century, hand-painted on canvas. Created in India during the midcentury period, this scene, hand-p...
Category
Indian Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Canvas
Vietnamese Scene by French Artist J Buttin
Located in Jersey City, NJ
J Buttin was a French artist who lived in Indochina. This painting shows water carrier women under banana leaves. It is signed.. The painting has been recently cleaned by a professio...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Tall Vintage Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painted Hardwood Framed Hanging Panel
Located in Austin, TX
A very large vintage Chinese export reverse glass painted figural hanging wall panel in a carved hardwood frame, early to mid-20th century...
Category
Chinese Qing Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Antique Japanese Gilt Wood Panel Deer at the Base of Mount Fuji
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1262 Japanese gilt wood panel deer at the base of mount Fuji.
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fruitwood
Large 8-Panel Coromandel Screen
Located in Stamford, CT
A grand eight panel Coromandel screen. The screen has mostly a gilt background with a few architectural structures and figures. A very good looking screen.
Category
Asian Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Screen With 6 Panels In Lacquered And Carved Wood - Double-Sided Decorations -
Located in Brussels, BE
Screen With 6 Panels In Lacquered And Carved Wood - Double-Sided Decorations - China - Circa 1950
Category
Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Flowers by River's Edge
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on gilded silk with gilded bronze hardware. Signature reads: Shunkan.
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Bronze
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1920
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A mid-20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. Key features of this image ar...
Category
Balinese Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Cotton, Paint
The Temptation 1957 by C J Anthony Doss
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GLORIOUS Contemporary piece of Art by a recognized Indian Master – C J Anthony Doss – The Temptation 1957 .
This piece has impeccable Provenance !
It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Sotheby’s New York Auction on 20th September 2005. Sale No: 8111 Lot No. 223.
Sotheby’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
This sale was titled “Indian and Southeast Asian Art”.
The Lot is described as: “C.J. Anthony Doss (b. 1933) THE TEMPTATION. Signed and dated ‘C J A Doss/57’ lower right.
Oil on canvas laid on board.
27.5 by 20.5 in (69.9 by 52 cm.)
The Provenance is given as: “Property from the Collection of Mr. Artur Isenberg”.
The painting carried an Auction estimate of USD 2,000 to USD 4,000.
Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $6,000 in today’s value.
As an added bonus and proof of authenticity the painting still retains it’s original Sotheby’s Lot No. Label.
It has substantially increased in value over the years as a HIGHLY DESIRABLE piece from an exhibited and highly collected Modern Indian Master painter.
C.J. Anthony Doss is a very highly regarded and widely exhibited, Indian painter. He was born in 1933 and died in 2008.
DAG Modern in Mumbai featured Doss’s work.
Doss represented India at biennales in Paris and Sao Paulo. He was also a prominent member of the South Indian Society of Painters. His works are in Indian museums...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint, Paper
1970s Swedish Floral Wall Hanging
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Tidstrands
Era: 1970s
Materials: Wool
Measurements: 29? wide x 36.5? tall
Condition: In excellent original condition.
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wool
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Spring Flowers
Located in Hudson, NY
A vibrant celebration of spring using a colorful ensemble of coxcomb, irises, lilies, hybiscus, and a blossoming cherry tree. Great examples of "tarashikomi" or "painting-in", a Rim...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Paper
Japanese 2-Panel 'Shunga' Screen with Finely Painted Erotic Depictions of Lovers
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A very finely painted two panel 'shunga' screen with scenes of naked erotic lovers in union.
The scene on the left panel simply depicts the lovers in ...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Vintage Asian 3 Panel Screens with Intricate Hand Painted Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Super Chic pair of vintage Asian 3 Panel black lacquered screens with beautiful carved intricate detail and hand painted. Each side is displayin...
Category
Unknown Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
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...
Category
American British Colonial Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas
Rare & Collectable Vintage Chinese Export Hardstone Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made and highly collectable Chinese Export circa 1940’s Hardstone room divider folding screen.
A truly stunning and exquisit...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Stone
Korean Jakhodo Minhwa Folk Scroll Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Folk Art painting mounted as a hanging scroll. The watercolor on paper was likely dated from 1930s-1940s. The work depicts a "Jakhodo" theme (...
Category
Korean Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Frank Kyle Extraordinary 3-Panel Screen with Japanese Motif, 1950s
By Frank Kyle
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary three-panel screen in walnut and bronze by Frank Kyle, Mexico, 1950s. One side of the screen features a pastoral scene with Japanese figures...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Four Panel Screen, Golden Sun Through Turbulent Surf
Located in Hudson, NY
Golden sun viewed through red maple above turbulent waves. Mineral pigments on gold and silver ground with silk brocade border.
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Lovely 20th Horii Ko Scroll Painting Japan Artist Flowers Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Horii Ko?
1897 to 1990
Kyoto people
real name: Kiyotaro Horii
issue: Ko?
nurses: Kikuchi Chigiritsuki
Kyoto School of Arts & Crafts, Kyoto painting...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Flowers by River's Edge
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on gilded silk with gilded bronze hardware. Signature reads: Shunkan.
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Bronze
Vintage kimono textile art "Marble Story ~ Healing ~" by ikasu Grey, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work uses a vintage kimono fabric with marble pattern, that makes it look like a real piece of marble.
The line in the middle symbolizes “kintsugi” - concept of wabi-sabi, which values imperfection, impermanence, and the beauty of aging.
It is elegantly framed with paulownia wood originally used for kimono chest-of-drawers, and is filled with storytelling and sense of luxury.
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 >>
Kintsugi (金継ぎ), which translates to "golden joinery" or "golden repair," is a traditional Japanese art form of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. I used this tecnique here to "repair" antique kimono by transforming it into art work. Beyond its literal meaning of mending broken ceramics, kintsugi carries profound philosophical and cultural significance in Japanese tradition:
・Embracing Imperfection: Kintsugi celebrates imperfection and impermanence. Rather than disguising or concealing flaws, it highlights them, treating the breakage as part of the object's history. This philosophy encourages acceptance of imperfection as an essential aspect of life, beauty, and human experience.
・Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic: Kintsugi embodies the principles of wabi-sabi, an aesthetic worldview centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. Wabi-sabi values simplicity, authenticity, and the beauty of things that are imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. Kintsugi exemplifies these principles by turning what might be considered flaws into features that enhance the object's beauty and character.
・Resilience and Transformation: The act of repairing broken things with precious metals symbolizes resilience and transformation. Instead of discarding or replacing the broken object, kintsugi honors its history and transforms it into something new and valuable. This reflects broader philosophical themes of overcoming adversity, finding beauty in imperfection, and embracing change.
・Honoring the Past: Kintsugi preserves and honors the history of the object. Rather than erasing or ignoring its past, it acknowledges and celebrates it. This aspect of kintsugi can be seen as a metaphor for honoring our own personal histories, including the challenges and setbacks we have faced, and recognizing how they have shaped us into who we are today.
・Spiritual and Philosophical Symbolism: Kintsugi has spiritual and philosophical implications, reflecting concepts such as the interconnectedness of all things, the cycle of life and death, and the pursuit of harmony and balance. The process of repairing broken objects with precious metals is seen as a metaphor for spiritual growth, enlightenment, and the journey towards wholeness.
Overall, kintsugi represents not only a practical technique for repairing ceramics but also a profound philosophical and cultural perspective on life, beauty, and the human experience. It embodies values such as resilience, acceptance, and the transformative power of embracing imperfection.
<< Characteristics of the fabric >>
This vintage textile is hand-painted with a traditional painting technique where the colors are added on wet surface, which creates an effect of marble.
<< 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
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Korean Hanging Scroll of Bamboo, Prunus and Orchids
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite hanging scroll painting from the late 18th century depicts the sacred form of the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Shō Kannon, or Guze Kannon. Descri...
Category
Korean Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Paper
Vintage kimono textile art "Fern ~Connection to Nature~" by ikasu Black , Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work uses an antique tomesode (festive kind of kimono) with fern design to evoke feelings of tranquility, harmony, and appreciation for the beauty of the environment. Can be used both vertically and horizontally.
It is elegantly framed with paulownia wood originally used for kimono chest-of-drawers, and is filled with storytelling and sense of luxury.
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 of colors and patterns >>
In Japanese traditional culture, ferns, particularly the Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum), hold several meanings and symbolisms:
・Elegance and Beauty: Ferns are admired for their graceful, delicate appearance and intricate leaf patterns. In Japanese aesthetics, they are appreciated for their natural beauty and are often used in gardens, landscapes, and floral arrangements to add a sense of refinement and elegance.
・Resilience and Perseverance: Ferns are known for their ability to thrive in diverse environments, including shady forests, rocky cliffs, and damp soil. Their resilience in the face of challenging conditions is seen as a symbol of endurance and perseverance. In Japanese culture, ferns may represent the ability to overcome adversity and flourish despite obstacles.
・Connection to Nature and Tranquility: Ferns are native to forested areas and are often associated with the natural world. In Japanese traditional culture, they symbolize a deep connection to nature and the importance of maintaining harmony with the environment. The lush green foliage of ferns evokes feelings of tranquility and peacefulness, making them popular motifs in Zen gardens and traditional landscape paintings.
・Purity and Simplicity: Ferns are emblematic of simplicity and purity in Japanese aesthetics. Their unassuming beauty and understated elegance reflect the principles of wabi-sabi, an aesthetic worldview that values imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity. Ferns may be used in tea ceremonies, Ikebana (flower arranging), and other traditional arts to evoke a sense of tranquility and appreciation for life's fleeting moments.
Overall, ferns in Japanese traditional culture symbolize elegance, resilience, connection to nature, purity, and simplicity. Their presence in art, literature, and landscape design underscores their enduring significance as symbols of natural beauty and spiritual resonance.
<< Characteristics of the fabric >>
This vintage textile is hand-painted with a traditional Japanese technique called "yuzen".
<< 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
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
Blue Robert Crowder Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Screen by Robert Crowder. With blue background hand painted pink roses with birds and butterflies. Signed on the bottom right corner. Each in...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
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
Balinese Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Cotton, Paint
FiVE CHINESE CH'IEN LUNG PERIOD 1736-1796 WATERCOLOUR BIRD PIANTINGS FRAMED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of five original Watercolour paintings dating to the Ch'ien Lung Period 1736-1796 publishe...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century 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
Philippine Japonisme Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Pair of Japanese Screens
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional pair of Japanese screens, 20th century
Six parts, six times 45 cm wide
Gold spotted paper with parts of old screens.
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Mid-20th Century 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 ...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
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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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
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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Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
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
Japanese Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
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
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
Framed Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a vibrant and intricate Tibetan Buddhist "thangka" (also known as "tangka", "thanka", or "tanka"), which is what a painting that serves as a visual representation of spiri...
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Tibetan Tibetan Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
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
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Japanese Two Panel Screen Plain Mulberry Paper
Located in Hudson, NY
(no image) on lattice frame. Pair available; Sold seperately.
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen Mountain Landscape on Gold Silk
Located in Hudson, NY
Nanga School; by female artist Kia Kozan. Showa Period (1926-1989) Translation: Kai Kozan 1867-1961, from Bungo area in Kyushu. Graduated from Bunchu-en Girls School. Signature and s...
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century 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
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
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...
Category
Japanese Meiji Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
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
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
