Asian Art On Paper

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of antique circa 1880’s Chinese hand painted Gouache paintings depicting a Geisha girl and Lord A very good looking and beautif...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four antique circa 1880’s Chinese hand painted Gouache paintings depicting Geisha girls in traditional settings. A very goo...

Color on silk, Scroll head: wood Image size: 350(W) x 1220(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 480(W) x 1800(H) [mm] Box size: 80(W) x 75(H) x 550(D) [mm] 700g Estimated packing size: 150(W) x ...

Material: gold Paper on wooden frame One piece: W935×H680mm×D15mm, Unfolded size: W1870mm Folded size: W935×H680×D30mm, 3kg Estimate packing size: (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 1...

Part of my Pastoral Dreams Series, this work beautifully juxtaposes the warmth and the cold. Although it may be difficult to see, the colors are bright and shine through vibrantly. P...

Period: Taishō–Shōwa Size: 170 cm x 378 cm (67 in x 149 in) SKU: 2480 Dimensions: 170 cm x 378 cm (67 in x 149 in) Bathed in the gentle shimmer of gold leaf, Summer Breeze on Gold ...

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Asian," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 26 x 20 inches and represents an important period in Opheim'...

Stunning shades of tan are contrasted and complemented by champagne tan with a twist in this one of a kind abstract minimal painting Painting is 14X18 acrylic on hand-made Asian p...

A wonderful, powerful, and visually striking Meiji Period woodblock print by revered Japanese artist/ printmaker Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839 - 1892 ) featuring two fierce Samurai warr...

On offer is a Japanese woodblock print entitled "Snow on Willow Bridge" by Ohar Shoson (1877-1945). widely considered as the most unusual and renowned prints in the artist's repertoi...

Period: Taishō–Shōwa Size: 170 cm x 378 cm (67 in x 149 in) SKU: 2481 Dimensions: 170 cm x 378 cm (67 in x 149 in) Bathed in the gentle shimmer of gold leaf, Summer Breeze on Gold ...

Beautiful set of 5 antique Japanese Noh theater masks, Meiji period (1868-1912). Set of antique Japanese masks in papier-mâché, polychrome, with glass eyes. Natural horsehair is atta...

Three views of early Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1907. 1) Clark Road 2) Church 3 Museum This heliogravures are on one leaf from the extremely rare boxed Malay Peninsula port...

A set of four beautiful hand-painted Gracie wallpaper panels, circa 1980, on silver metallic background. These were painted in Hong Kong, with exquisite details. The flowering trees...

Lovely unusual shading and merging of colors. Mica paint on paper. Good example of western influence on Japanese art. Signature reads: (Masaharu) Ryo. Seal is unreadable.

Japan, Edo period (1603–1868) Size: 49 × 30 cm A magnificent double-sided Japanese folding fan (ōgi), hand-painted on paper richly decorated with gold and silver leaf. One side depi...

An antique Indian print from the 19th century depicting Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Created in India during the 19th century, this large print features Guanyin the Bodhisa...

This elegant Japanese two-panel screen masterfully combines traditional materials with striking minimalist composition. The screen features a dazzling and luminous background of gold...

A magnificent contemporary Japanese screen featuring one of the most timeless motifs in Japanese art — the lotus. Set against a luminous gold background, large lotus leaves and bloss...

Sotheby’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.

A finely detailed Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting quails (uzura no zu), executed in ink and colour on silk with delicate brushwork and careful attention to naturalistic ...

Ink on gold leaf with a silk brocade border. Signature reads: Nakajima Raishou (1796-1872). Student of Maruyama Okyo (one of Japan's most famous artists).

An elegant Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) featuring a finely rendered white egret (shirasagi) standing among reeds. Executed in ink on silk with remarkable precision and delicacy...

Symbolizing the Sun, gold is often used in shrines and temples in Japan. Gold has been extensively recognized to represent wealth, while bamboo is said to bring good luck due to its ...

Early Kano School painting of pine trees overlooking two beautifully painted cranes and floral design in a natural setting by water’s edge. Mineral pigments, gold dust and gold leaf ...

Flowers including peonies, dahlias, irises, and bellflowers bloom underneath a blossoming cherry tree and provide cover for a pair of quail. The structure of this garden almost resem...

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises on Gold Showa period (1926 - 1989) painting, beautifully mounted with silvered hardware. Seal reads: Eishun. Mineral pigments on gold with a silk ...

Kano School painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with heavy gold leaf and a silk brocade border made of antique monk's robes.

Japanese two-panel screen: Ikebana on gold. Meiji period (1868-1912) painting of a basket with beautifully arranged spring flowers in the style of ikebana (Japanese traditional flowe...

Mineral pigments on gold leaf with brocade border. Calligraphy and sketching on back paper.

Japanese two panel screen: Summer flowers on silver. Meiji period painting (1868 - 1912) of Summer flowers including morning glories and daisies against a garden fence. Signature and...

A spectacular six-panel Japanese screen dating to the 18th century. The screen depicts samurai warriors from the Tairo and Minamoto clans, who fought for control of Japan in the 12t...

A refined six-panel byōbu from the late Edo to early Meiji period, set against a softly aged silver leaf ground that has developed a deep, atmospheric patina over time. Clusters of ...

Peonies, marigolds and pinks next to a garden stone with soft mountain peaks in the background. Late Edo (1603 - 1868) period painting in mineral pigments on gold leaf with a silk br...

Okada Yosai (1785–1864) Red and White Plum Blossoms Pair of six-panel Japanese screens. Ink and silver leaf on paper. Dimensions (Each Screen): H. 105.5 cm x W. 270 cm (41.5” x 10...

A superb Japanese hanging scroll depicting lotus flowers, masterfully rendered on silk with refined brushwork and a serene, balanced composition. The artist captures the quiet elegan...

Red and yellow chrysanthemums and pampass grasses. Meiji period (1868 - 1912), Rimpa style painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border.

Striking four-panel hand-painted Chinoiserie screen by renowned artist and designer Robert Crowder. Created in the 20th century in the USA, this screen features elegant gold leaf det...

Charming mid-20th century Japanese Showa period four-panel folding byobu screen featuring blossoming spring flowers over a bold gilt background. The painting depicts iris, camella, w...

An abundant use of gold with beautifully draped chrysanthemums and gold flake clouds. Mineral pigments, go fun, gold leaf on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border.

A striking antique six-fold Japanese screen. This is one of a pair. The subject is "Tokaido", which features famous locations between Tokyo and Kyoto. The design is beautifully det...

A Japanese two-panel folding screen painted with pigments on a gold leaf ground, depicting a group of bamboo plants. The composition features slender stalks alternating with thinner ...

Mineral pigments on gold leaf on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border.

Mineral pigments on gold. Not signed, by Baikei Hitsu.

Detailed painting of varieties of chrysanthemums behind a bound-twig garden fence rendered in silvered, raised gofun. Stylized low-hanging gold mist clouds. Rimpa-style painting in m...

Modern painting of the moon through a bamboo grove. Mineral pigments on silver.

An exquisite Ilan Ha-Gadol of the type historically attributed to the great 17th-century Kabbalist Rabbi Meir Poppers. The Ilan Ha-Gadol - the Great Ilan ('tree')– is a long parchme...

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Late Nineteenth Century Kimono Fabric Mounted on Early Twentieth Century Screen. In the Heian period (eighth century to the twelfth century), noblemen wou...

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...

The Mughal miniature painting, meticulously crafted with a single-hair brush on fine rice paper, captures a serene and elegant scene of Emperor Shah Jahan taking a leisurely stroll o...

Anonymous Late 17th century Puppy & Kittens A six-panel Japanese screen. Ink, color, gofun, gold-leaf and gold-fleck on paper. A medium sized late 17th century Japanese screen fe...

18th century Japanese Screen of a Collection of Fans. Paintings on fans depict famous Japanese painting subjects, this screen was most likely made from someone's collection of fans. ...

Japanese two panel screen: Moon rising through bamboo on silver leaf, Meiji period painting (1868 - 1912) of the moon rising on the horizon with a garden stone in the foreground. Lic...

Mid-Century Japanese Six-Panel Byōbu/Screen Depicting Kimonos and Obi Draped on an Ikō Rack A beautifully composed Japanese six-panel byōbu screen depicting an elegant assemblage of...

With raised twig fence and poultry cages (used for chicken, pheasants, etc). Wood vine on the fence, and some seasonal flowers in bloom. Delicately painted with wonderful colors and ...

Beautiful framed painting signed and painted by Shao Ang in 1987 Zhao Shao Ang (1905-1998) was born in Guangzhou (Canton, China) he moved back and forth from different parts of Chin...

Hawks on plum and pine Soga Nichokuan (active circa 1625-1660) Pair of six-fold screens. Ink, mineral pigments, gofun, gold and speckled gold leaf on paper. Upper seal: H...