At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 20th century Japanese painting for your home. Each 20th century Japanese painting for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
fabric,
paper and
wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 20th century Japanese painting, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 20th century Japanese painting, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest.
Japanese School,
Hiyashi NoBuo and
Taisuke Hamada each produced at least one beautiful 20th century Japanese painting that is worth considering.
Prices for a 20th century Japanese painting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $68,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,017.
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.