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Period: Late 20th Century
Hand Painted, 4 Panel Folding Screen with Crane Birds, Room Divider
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Hand Painted, 4 Panel Folding Screen with Crane Birds, Room Divider
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Balinese Traditional Painting by W. Erawati
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Balinese Traditional Painting, acrylics on canvas by W. Erawati. The scene depicts a dense composition of village life just outside of a temple on a festival day with the numerous fi...
Category
Balinese Other Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
Decorative Chinoiserie Wallpaper Panels
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of vintage decorative Chinoiserie panels. Panels feature gold Asian scenery with building, trees and birds on a red background. Each panel is framed in a black wooden frame.
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Italian Four Panel Flowers and Birds Room Divider/Screen
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Italian four panel screen/room divider.
Folder size 72x 16x 5"
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Asian Polychrome Coromandel Black Lacquer Enamel Eight-Panel Court Floor Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
Chinese Polychrome Coromandel Black Lacquer Eight-Panel Court Screen. Comprised of 8 lacquered coromandel panels, this Chinese folding screen is intri...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Chinese Qing Tongzhi Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting
Located in Danville, CA
Vintage Chinese Qing Tongzhi Emperor Reverse Glass Hanging Painting
ITEM DESCRIPTION: a beautiful reverse glass paintings. It has been in private co...
Category
Chinese Qing Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Chinese Qing Nurhaci Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting
Located in Danville, CA
Vintage Chinese Qing Taizu Nurhaci Emperor Reverse Glass Hanging Painting
ITEM DESCRIPTION: a beautiful reverse glass paintings. It has been in priv...
Category
Chinese Qing Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chinese Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting" Restless Ocean Waters
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed, D38
This Chinese extraordinary round natural stone "painting" of churning sea waves -restless ocean waters- as far as the ...
Category
Chinese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Marble
Original Lithograph Joan Miró, Ceramiques, 1974
By Maeght, Joan Miró
Located in San Diego, CA
Joan Miró, Ceramiques, is an original Lithograph made in 1974. It has a printed signature in the lower right of the image. Published and Printed by Maeght, Paris. M.928.
Joan Miró w...
Category
French Expressionist Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Chrome
Hand Painted, 5 Panel Folding Screen with Crane Birds, Room Divider
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Hand Painted, 5 Panel Folding Screen with Crane Birds, Room Divider
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Framed Chinese Watercolor Painting 'Bird on Flower' by Zhao Shao Ang in 1987
By Zhao Shao Ang
Located in Haarlem, NL
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...
Category
Hong Kong Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Piero Fornasetti Style 6 Panel Architectural Incised Privacy Screen Room Divider
Located in Wayne, NJ
Large decorative Fornasetti Style 6 Panel Architectural privacy screen room divider. Will go well with many types of decor. From Traditional to Modern. This is a heavy in weight piec...
Category
Unknown Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Framed Pichhavai Painting of Krishna Playing His Flute
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage Pichhavai painting on fabric of Krishna playing is flute with Radha and female Gopis gathered by his side. The colors, details and facial ex...
Category
Indian Folk Art Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive example of a burl wood natural organic wood flower or display table crafted from golden camphor wood root and burl. This stunning single roo...
Category
Chinese Organic Modern Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Organic Material
Hand-Painted & Gilt Decorated Chinoiserie Panels Hanging Wall Art Work
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite pair of hand-painted and gilt-decorated Chinoiserie panels showcases the intricate artistry of Chinese craftsmanship. Each black wood panel is adorned with detailed Chinoiserie scenes, depicting figures in a palace garden amidst bamboo designs, reflecting the elegance and cultural depth of traditional Chinese art. The bamboo design frames the narrative beautifully, adding a natural element that enhances the overall aesthetic.
These rectangular panels are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each element is rendered with precision and care. The gilt decoration adds a touch of opulence, creating a striking contrast against the black background and bringing the scenes to life. The panels' rectangular shape and dimensions are thoughtfully designed to make a bold yet refined statement in any space.
In great condition with minor wear consistent with age, these panels not only serve as a decorative piece but also as a testament to the rich artistic heritage they represent. Each panel measures approximately 44 inches tall, 25 inches wide, and 1.5 inches deep, making them a substantial and impactful addition to your wall art collection...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Hand-painted Chinoiserie 4-panel Screen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Large and impressive hand painted four panel screen in the chinoiserie style. Featuring rural scenes with traditional mountains and cherry tree background. Signed in the lower right,...
Category
Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Abstract Stone Sculpture by Unknown Artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A stone object of unknown author from Japan. The stone is carved and polished. Very attractive shape and high quality nice work.
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Stoneware
Modern 20th Century Chinese Intaglio Calligraphy
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Modern 20th century Chinese Intaglio Calligraphy.
This image represents the meaning of “Self Renewal“ characterized by its unique style of calligraphy related elements, such as wo...
Category
Modern Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
China Glorious Dunes Landscape Natural Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary Natural work, one of a kind
Framed in our own custom "Arts & Crafts" hard wood frame.
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting is of a Minimalist depiction of what appear to be sand dunes in natural sand and light colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble...
Category
Chinese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Marble
Japanese Folding Screen, circa 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A japenese folding screen with gold leaf circa 1940.
Size is
H 183
W 164 cm.
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Tibetan Buddha Thangka Painting Swans Flowers Figures Faux Bamboo Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Painted Tibetan Thangka from the last half of the 20th century. Features a central buddha surrounded by foliate, flowers, whooper swans and smaller buddha figures. The border ...
Category
Tibetan Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Paint, Paper
Twelves Etchings Pavilions And Gardens In The Imperial Grounds Of YUANMINGYUAN
Located in Greenwich, CT
TWELVES ETCHINGS OF PALACES, PAVILIONS AND GARDENS BY GIUSEPPE CASTIGLIONE IN THE IMPERIAL GROUNDS OF THE SUMMER PALACE, BEIJING, YUANMINGYUAN
1977
The original etchings were created...
Category
Chinese Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Vintage Chinese Watercolor & Ink Landscape Painting, Signed, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage traditional style watercolor and ink landscape painting on silk (applied to paper backing) - hand painted - silk damask textile border - signed with a red seal lower right (u...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Paint, Paper
Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Japanese prints, paintings and screens, New York June 18, 1990. First edition softcover catalog. 531 illustrated lots.
Category
American Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Vintage Asian Gouache Painting on Paper - Unsigned - China - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage gouache painting on paper - good quality and composition - mounted with adhesive tape to a two color/double beveled matte board - unsigned - China - late 20th century.
Excel...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
Vintage 1980s Lee Reynolds Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting "A Zeal of Zebras"
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large oil on canvas (40" tall x 50" wide) depicting a group on Zebra, AKA "A Zeal of Zebras". This striking modern painting is well made. There is a thickness to the paint that add...
Category
American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage kimono textile art " Turquoise Forest ~Strength~ " by ikasu Blue, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Fabrics featuring iconic Japanese plants like chrysanthemum, maple, and bamboo were gathered from various long underwear and kimono pieces to create a set of canvases (diameter 30, 25 and 20cm) showcasing exquisite gradations.
The top canvas, in pristine white, originates from long under-kimono, while the middle and bottom canvases are skillfully upcycled from kimono fabrics.
<< Period / Story >>
The long under-kimono and kimono fabrics used in these canvases were originally crafted and worn during the late Showa period (1960-80ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
The pattern on the top canvas features a chrysanthemum, an auspicious emblem symbolizing longevity. It is affectionately referred to as the "raccoon dog chrysanthemum" due to the large, overlapping petals resembling the fur of a muzina, a creature similar to a raccoon dog or badger. This motif is highly popular in various plant-inspired designs and frequently seen in Edo komon, katazome, and jimon textiles.
The top canvas naga-juban under-kimono, being entirely white and devoid of any additional dyes, suggests its use as formal wear. Its pristine white hue accentuates the silk's luster when exposed to light and highlights the beauty of the woven patterns.
The fabric used here is rinzu, a type of fabric thinner than crepe de chine, characterized by its soft, smooth texture and subtle sheen. This particular lintel distinguishes itself with the way its ground pattern emerges and also incorporates a woven chrysanthemum pattern.
The central canvas showcases a maple tree, symbolizing longevity, which changes its colors with the seasons, bringing joy and happiness to people's lives.
The bamboo featured on the lower canvas has been regarded as a symbol of good fortune since ancient times, given its straight and vigorous growth, along with the Chinese legend that a phoenix consumes its fruit. It embodies concepts such as "immortality," "longevity," and "strength" because it remains green even in winter. The hollow stem also signifies "innocence," suggesting that there are no hidden agendas.
All three canvases are adorned with ground patterns that, when viewed from a distance, appear as modern works of art, yet upon closer inspection, they reveal a distinct Japanese ambiance.
<< Characteristics of the fabric >>
All three canvases are made of fabrics with jimon. The unique and high level of Japanese weaving...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Silk
China Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting" Mountain Fishing Stream
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed
This Chinese extraordinary round natural stone painting of a possible mountain fishing stream could remind us of a unique experience and view in our lives. The powerful and colorful depiction is executed in natural white, light blue and iron rich red colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-Hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble...
Category
Chinese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Marble
Large folding screen
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Exceptional 6 panels Japanese style vintage folding screen.
Gold leaves use and finely painted lacquered decors with birds and flowers.
Large size, very decorative, good condition.
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
China Natural Stone "Painting" Seaside Along White and Gray Mountains
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone & with custom hardwood frame
"Seaside White and Gray Mountains" #2
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Beautiful Custom Arts & Crafts hardwood frame
Dimensions:
Frame: 10.75 inches high and 15 inches wide.
Site: 6.25 inches high and 10.5 inches wide.
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings:
“White and Gray” dream stone paintings known in China as Shui Mo or Chinese painting stone, were cut from stone found on Shuang Yang mountain in Dali mountains Captivating compositions, they might remind us of a long string of rugged mountain caps from a distance. These dream stones are cut from a scarce regional stone yielding notoriously “fuzzy” detailed paintings. To find examples possessing clear, contrasting detail like this one is indeed a rare find. Fine stone paintings like this example are rare as access to and availability of resource material diminishes. After a thin coating of wax is carefully applied to its surface to protect and reveal its beautiful subtle colors, this stone painting is signed upper right position with poetic verse and seal of an artisan who describes its majestic beauty.
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...
Category
Chinese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Marble
Tall, Japanese lacquer byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) by Mitsuo Takana 高名光夫 (1956)
By Mitsuo Takana
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Refined, tall two-panel byôbu (folding screen) completely adorned with ‘Wajima Ryûsaku’ lacquer by the Nitten award winning artist Mitsuo Takana (1956).
Featuring five refined images inspired by woodblock prints from the famous series ‘Tôkaidô gojûsan tsugi’ (The fifty-three stations of the Tokaido road), like the 1st station Nihonbashi, the 10th station Hakone, and the 21st station Okabe.
The design is executed in hiramaki-e (low-relief lacquer design) in shades of gold, silver, heightened by some multi-coloured details. Set on a shiny black lacquer substrate.
Signed in red lacquer in the lower right corner.
Including original signed & sealed wooden tomobako (storage box). The front with an inscription about the contents as described above. The inside:
‘Friend of the Nitten Exhibition Takana Mitsuo’ - Seal: ‘Hikari’.
‘Lacquer artist Wajima Ryûsaku’ - Seal: ‘Ryûsaku’.
Mitsuo Takana was born 1956 in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture. He won several awards during exhibitions like: Ishikawa Contemporary Art Exhibition, Japan Artisans' Association Exhibition and the well-known Nitten Exhibition.
Dimensions:
Height 57.48 in/146 cm, Total width 66.92 in/170 cm (2 x 33.46 in/85 cm), Depth 1.10 in/2.8 cm.
Weight 56.21 lb/25.5 kg.
Wajima lacquerware...
Category
Japanese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
double-sided painted screen signed and dated Ceska 77
Located in grand Lancy, CH
double-sided painted screen signed and dated Ceska 77 little damage with painting under the base
Category
European Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Large Oil Painting of Diana the Huntress
Located in London, GB
Lovely Large Oil Painting of Diana the Huntress in ornate Giltwood Frame
This PAinting Shows the Hunting Party emerging from the Woods
After Paul Rubens (1636-1637)
Oil on Canvas
Category
Unknown Classical Roman Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
Vintage kimono textile art " Growing ~ Longevity ~ " by ikasu Pink, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
<< About this canvas >>
This set is a depiction of a tall chrysanthemum stem, entirely dyed in a traditional shibori technique.
<< Period / Story >>
The haori featured in this canvas was created and used during the late Showa period (1960-80ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
A charming chrysanthemum flowers all around a stem seem to reach the heavens.
The chrysanthemum flower, which retains its vitality long after being cut, symbolizes longevity, purification from malevolent spirits, and good fortune. In ancient times, during the Kamakura period (1185-1333), emperors loved the chrysanthemum pattern, and it remains the most prestigious flower and the emblem of the Japanese imperial family...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Vintage obi textile art " Moon phase II " by ikasu Silver, Black, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
<< About this artwork >>
This artwork has been upcycled from a stunning obi, which is adorned with calligraphy weaving saying "moon" and "moonlight".
<< Period / Story >>
The obi...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silver Leaf
Vintage kimono textile art " Seaside ~ Kintsugi ~ " by ikasu White/Blue Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is inspired by the sea and the sky, uses golden leafing as a creative point, framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.
In this artwork, the aim was to capture the splendor of Japanese nature, showing the sea, sky, and forests. 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 two pieces of kimono that could no longer be used as clothing and bark that would normally be discarded to create the ultimate upcycled piece.
The marriage of Japanese natural materials - silk, paulownia (frame), and pine (branch slices for the center decoration) - and Japanese natural patterns - blue ocean waves and clouds - expresses the magnificent beauty of Japanese nature from various angles.
The central golden leaf decoration stands out as a distinctive feature of this work. The piece uses the concept of "kintsugi" - it "unites" the pieces of antique kimono back together with golden leaf to give it a second wind as art work.
<< Period / Story >>
The kimono used in this piece was originally crafted during the late Showa period (1960-80ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
The kimonos on this canvas have been creatively repurposed into interior artwork. The one on the left represents ocean wave pattern.
Seigaiha waves is regarded as a pattern of good fortune, embodying wishes for eternal happiness and a tranquil life for future generations.
The fabric on the right is embellished with cloud patterns woven in various techniques. Clouds, with their ever-shifting shapes and colors, have long intrigued people as signs of big events or omens.
<< Characteristics of the fabric >>
The kimono used for a part on the left has a lustrous, ivory-colored ground that serves as a backdrop for the vibrant ocean wave pattern expressed through the ground pattern.
On the right fabric, the cloud pattern is beautifully rendered by dyeing both the plain fabric and delicate patterns. This is achieved through the so-called "Yose-komon" technique, where each cloud is adorned with small patterns such as hail, sharks skin pattern, and other intricate details.
Edo komon, created using a refined and advanced dyeing technique that appears as a solid color from a distance, originated during the Edo period (1603-1868) and remains highly popular as formal kimono attire to this day.
<< 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 Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chinese ink and watercolors on paper, Luis Chan (Chen Fushan)
By Luis Chan (Chen Fushan)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese ink and water colours painted on paper by the artist, Luis Chan (Chen Fushan) 1905-1995, a fantasy landscape depicting islands in a dream blue sea, o...
Category
Hong Kong Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Vintage kimono textile art "Snowflake ~New Beginnings~" by ikasu Purple, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Six canvases (Diameter approx. 30cm, 25cm, 20cm) use the fabric taken from antique kimono, its' various parts, to create one harmonious fluid image of a snowflake - a symbol of new b...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Chinese Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting" Swirling Cloud Vista
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed
This Chinese extraordinary round natural stone "painting" of a vibrantly colored swirling cloud formation could remind us ...
Category
Chinese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Marble
The Marshland Farmington by Seth Winegar '1999'
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful original landscape scene by acclaimed artist Seth Winegar. This piece titled “Marshland Farmington” from 1999 showcases the light in nature from...
Category
American Other Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
Japanese Two Panel Screen Moon Viewing
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two panel screen: Moon Viewing, painting of two noblewomen admiring the full moon outdoors. Extremely sophisticated execution of painting ove...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Chinese Extraordinary Outer Space Moonscape Natural Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of an outer space nightscape suggests our universe of countless moons and stars and might remind us of a similar and unique evening experience in our lives. The powerful and colorful depiction is executed in natural dark green- almost black, cream and yellow (limonite mineral) colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
Dimensions:
Frame: 25 inches high and 25 inches wide.
Site: 16.75" diameter
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of dream stone "paintings":
Moonlight stones...
Category
Chinese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Marble
Vintage kimono textile art " Cranes ~ Kintsugi ~ " by ikasu White/Red/Gold 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 create basis and frames for my works. It adds them even more authentic atmosphere of traditional wabisabi spirit. Can you feel it?
The piece uses the concept of "kintsugi" - it "unites" the pieces of antique kimono back together with golden leaf to give it a second wind as art work.
<< Period / Story >>
The kimono used in this piece was originally crafted during the late Showa period (1960-80ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
The Japanese saying goes, "A crane lives a thousand years, a tortoise lives ten thousand years," making cranes a symbol of longevity.
Cranes are also known for staying with the same partner for their entire lives, which is why they are often used at weddings and other celebrations to symbolize "marital bliss" and the desire for harmony between husband and wife.
On this particular piece, cranes are flying through snow woven on the fabric, as if they are overcoming all the disasters to get to their beloved ones.
The color scarlet, or deeply dyed red, used for the most of the cranes here, has long been associated with the meaning of "warding off evil." It is believed to possess the power to repel malevolent forces and invite good fortune.
During the Heian period, scarlet was reserved for sacred buildings and ceremonial objects that held great significance. Ordinary people were prohibited from wearing scarlet-red kimonos, which made it a highly special color.
<< Characteristics of the fabric >>
Cranes, going up and down, are generously decorated by kimpaku here. "Kimpaku" (金箔) refers to gold leaf/foil in Japanese. Gold leaf is a traditional material used in various aspects of Japanese culture, including art, crafts, and even in culinary applications.
In traditional Japanese art, gold leaf is often applied to religious objects, sculptures, paintings, and lacquerware to create a luxurious and decorative effect. The use of gold leaf in art dates back centuries and is associated with a sense of wealth, prestige, and the divine.
Traditional kimpaku technique is used here to make an accent decoration in the middle.
<< 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, it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Moonlight Landscape Reflections "Starry Night" Extraordinary Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
An extraordinary Natural Landscape work, one of a kind. Custom framed.
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting of cloud bands under a breath taking moon light reflectio could remind us of a similar and unique evening experience in our lives. Just look into the dark sky some starry night! The powerful and colorful depiction is executed in natural dark green- almost black, cream and yellow (limonite mineral) colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone painting is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
Dimensions:
Frame: 24 inches high and 41.75 inches wide.
Site: 15 inches x 33 inches
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of dream stone paintings:
Moonlight...
Category
Chinese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Marble
Vintage kimono textile art " Plum Gradation " by ikasu Pink, White, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This canvas featuring a plum color gradient kimono showcases a unique decorative variation of the popular seigaiha (青海波) sea waves pattern.
The artwork got a Mr. & Mrs. Abe Arts & Cu...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Hand Painted Robert Crowder, Chinoiserie Screen With Gold Leaf Detail, China, C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Crowder, Four Panel, Chinoiserie, hand painted screen with gold leaf detail.
Category
North American Chinoiserie Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
20th Century Showa Period Beautiful Spring Garden Folding Screen Two Panels
Located in Brescia, IT
Japanese screen with two doors painted with mineral pigments on rice paper. Early Showa period.
Category
Japanese Showa Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
JG Clonney Oil on Board Framed Royal Dog Golden Lab Anthropomorphism Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
JG Clonney Oil on Board Framed Royal Dog Golden Lab Anthropomorphism Painting. Item features oil paint on panel, gold finish, wood frame, signed on lower corner, brass mounted light,...
Category
Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
Vintage kimono textile art "Flowers ~Life Circle~" by ikasu Pink, Black, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
<< About this canvas >>
This canvas is crafted from three different haori fabrics, each adorned with a shibori dyeing flower motif going through entire fabric. These fabrics tell a ...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Silk
20th Century Painted Screen Italy Musical Instruments Carpets
Located in Epfach, DE
Very decorative screen painted with musical instruments,
consisting of three folding panels of 72.5 cm, the screen stands on brass ball feet, the ends form pine cones also made of br...
Category
Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Vintage Japanese Watercolor Painting of Two Geisha, Signed, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage watercolor painting of two Geisha under an umbrella - watercolor over graphite with gold gilt border - signed upper right (unidentified artist/maker...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
Vintage kimono textile art "On Coral Waves ~Everlasting~" by ikasu Pink, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
<< About this canvas >>
This kimono canvas set of three pieces portrays mountains surrounded by the sea. While each of the three pieces is crafted from different kimonos, they all s...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Canvas
Vintage Bamboo Japanese Art, Wall Art 5 excellent pieces
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Bamboo Japanese Art, Wall Art
5 excellent pieces, on cartridge paper set on Black Silk
Wonderful Vintage pieces, from 1980, 21.5” high, 15.5” wide
ZX281
Category
Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
"Literary Gathering" Chinese Scroll Painting, c. 1923
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely painted with delicate line work and a subdued color palette, this Chinese scroll painting is an Late 20th-century reproduction of a...
Category
Chinese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Paper
12' Foot Hand Painted Art Deco Damsel & Panther Oil on Canvas Screen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 12' foot tall hand-painted artwork oil on a canvas featuring Art Deco Damsel & Panther fixed to a wood folding screen with a dark blue borde...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
Vintage obi textile art "Under the Sun ~Serendipity " by ikasu Red / Beige Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This artwork creatively uses tree bark to evoke the imagery of woods and mountains during both the morning and nighttime on left and right. It is elegantly framed with paulownia wood, a tree closely connected to kimono culture, and is filled with storytelling and sense of luxury.
By incorporating both the front and back sides of the same obi fabric woven in different colors, the play of light and shadow on the mountains is depicted through the contrasting appearances of these surfaces.
The intention behind this piece is to convey the exquisite beauty of Japanese mountains and the lush forests that inhabit them. To achieve this, traditional elements of Japanese culture, such as obi textiles and craftsmanship involving wood, were used.
The outer side and inner linings of the same obi, no longer suitable for clothing, along with bark material that would normally be discarded, have been repurposed to create this exceptional upcycle artwork.
The fusion of Japanese natural materials – silk, paulownia wood, and pine bark for the central decoration – along with the so-called "Tozan" pattern, a unique Japanese natural design showing mountains from far-away point, captures the magnificent beauty of Japanese nature from various perspectives.
The central bark decoration stands out as a distinctive feature of this work. Pine, oak, and other tree barks are interwoven among the mountains woven into the obi, creating a tangible and authentic natural atmosphere.
<< Period / Story >>
The obi used in this piece was originally crafted during the late Showa period (1960-80ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
This upcycle artwork uses an obi with a tozan pattern woven in two colors. The design is inspired by a distant mountain range, a motif that has been used in paintings and crafts since ancient times. However, in this particular design, the mountains are depicted not as distant peaks but as graceful semicircles giving it a mild atmosphere.
<< Characteristics of the fabric >>
This upcycled Fukuro-obi (two-side obi) showcases a festive color pattern of mountains intricately woven with gold threads against a beige front and red on the back.
The way this obi interacts with light allows it to shift in expression, much like a mountain revealing different facets over time. It can transform from deep shades of color to the appearance of gold shimmering against bright hues, depending on the lighting and viewing angle.
<< 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 Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
Conjunto de paneles Chinos “Bambú”, Madera de Vernicia Fordii
By Chow's Oriental Furniture Co.
Located in Valladolid, ES
Very refined and beautiful set of three hand-carved and gilded wood panels, masterfully depicting the bamboo plant, made in China in the 1980s. The highlight of this piece is not its...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid Century Abstract Silkscreen C. Daniel Gelakoska Framed
Located in Baltimore, MD
An absolutely gorgeous abstract original silkscreen, Titled “Sunriver” by C. Daniel Gelakoska. Hand signed, dated in pencil bottom right and numbered ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Metal
