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Period: Late 20th Century
Vintage 1990s Illuminated Shadowbox Psychedelic Wall Art Framed Poster 30x24
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1990s Illuminated Shadowbox Psychedelic Metal Framed Poster 30 x 24 Wall Art. Item takes 4 fluorescent bulbs (pictured with 2 but all 4 do work). Circa Late 20th Century. Mea...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Metal
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
Fly over Jerusalem by Zamy Steynovitz, Framed and Signed Serigraph 1990
By Claude Monet
Located in San Diego, CA
Showing talent from an early age, Polish-born artist Zamy Steynovitz used rich, vibrant color in his works after a trip to South America in the 80s increased his interest in bright, ...
Category
American Expressionist Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Silk Embroidery Chinese Decorative Panel, 1980s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great late 20th century Chinese decorative panel. Artwork on silk and tissue, embroidered, colored and painted, depicting a landscape with fi...
Category
Chinese Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric
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
Painted folding screen
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Amazing 4 panels vintage painted on canvas folding screen.
Large size, very decorative and in great condition.
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
$4,079
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
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
$2,800 Sale Price
49% Off
China Natural Stone "Painting" Moonlight Earth
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting
"Moonlight Earth" #9
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of what appears to be a blac...
Category
Chinese Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Marble
$596 Sale Price
60% Off
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
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Korean Ten-Fold Floor Screen of Chinese Poem in Seal Script by Du Fu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and striking ten-fold Korean floor screen of ink calligraphy in ancient Chinese seal script, beautifully matted with two color-way golden silk border, light wood frame and wh...
Category
Korean Other Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Ted Tanabe Framed Silkscreen Serigraph "Kayak Down the Rapids" 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Ted Tanabe abstract water sport print “Kayak Down the Rapids” and numbered 47/350. This framed hand silkscreen Serigraph print is beautiful and stylish. Signed and numbered with lab...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, 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
China Extraordinary Unique Lady In Pink Natural Stone Painting
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom Chinese framed.
Rare red flower marble stone- a Chinese Favorite
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of an ima...
Category
Chinese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Marble
$3,040 Sale Price
36% Off
Chinese Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting" Glacier Park
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed, D8
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a seemingly white glacial expanse could remind us of a similar and unique visual experience in our lives. The powerful and colorful depiction is executed in natural white, 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...
Category
Chinese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Marble
$680 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$1,340 Sale Price
44% Off
Original Oil Painting On Canvas, Snow Scape By David C, Armstrong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in,
This striking Original Framed Acrylic Painting On Canvas
This is a beautiful and strong Snow Scape By David C Armstrong
This painting has the or...
Category
Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
10
Foot Tall Oil on Canvas Portrait of Count Basie Light Up Folding Screen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 10-foot tall artwork portrait of Count Basie oil painted on a canvas fixed to a wood folding screen featuring Basie's side profile on a multicolored modernist background. The B...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
$2,520 Sale Price
40% Off
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
T’ang Haywen signed diptych ink on beige paper 1972
By Haywen Tang
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a powerful diptych ink on kyro board beige paper by Chinese and French ink artist T’ang Haywen, signed, circa 1972-1973. It’s been framed with a black frame and anti-UV glass...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Chinese Water Color Painting of Riverside Village
Located in Greenwich, CT
Framed Chinese water color of riverside village with one artist seal.
Overall size: 19.5 width 26" high image size 14 1/4" width 20" high.
I am pl...
Category
Chinese Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
$550 Sale Price
26% Off
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
20th Century Chinese Abstract Painting by Qu Jian Xiong
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese painting by Qu Jian Xiong
Fantastic original painting by noted Chinese artist Qu Jian Xiong.
Original mixed media with paints and inks. Dimensions 23" x 23".
The fra...
Category
Chinese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Fruit Floral Still Life Oil Painting French Art 4ft Wide Signed
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous large French oil painting depicting a vivid still life with fruits
Grapes, blackberries, pears, plum and a pineapple vividly leap of the canvas
Great details, the brushwork ...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Giltwood
"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
Jane Currie Clark Signed Original Serigraph Christmas Carolers Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jane Currie Clark signed original Serigraph Christmas Carolers Art. Item features original signature, plexiglass front, wood frame. circa 1980s. Measurements: 27" H x 35" W x 1" D.
Category
Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Plexiglass
Autumn Sowing
Located in Hudson, NY
Gouache painting on paper of farmers tilling and sowing a field, by Ton Yan Kui. Unsigned with label from A.M. Adler Fine Art, NY. Comes framed.
Category
Chinese Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
$1,800
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
$1,440 Sale Price
40% Off
Victorian Oil Painting Seascape Maritime Galleon Ship Signed A Hess
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian style oil painting depicting a galleon ship
Artist has really captured the scene with great skill
Piece is signed A.Hess in bottom right corner please see close up...
Category
Victorian Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Pruning the Orchard with Brown Ox
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese gouache painting on paper of farmers tending the land. Signed on the reverse, comes framed.
Category
Chinese Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Joko Mullono Painting on canvas - Signed and dated - Bali 1985
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Joko Mullono Painting on canvas - Signed and dated - Bali 1985
Wear consistent with age and use.
Asian - Regional Art - Bali
"portrait of an Asian man"
Measures : 47cmx55cm - With...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Acrylic
1970s, Indian Set of Three Colorful Drawings of the Royal Court
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Indian set of three colorful drawing representing the kings royal court. Part of a large private collection.
Category
Indian Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting,
Africa
by Mary H., Framed Canvas, 1988
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant Vintage Original abstract canvas painting crafted in oil on canvas with a A monumental abstract painting titled Africa, signed and dated 1988 by an artist whose signature reads “Mary Heel—”. Executed in sweeping layers of blue, gray, and ochre, the work captures a powerful sense of rhythm and organic motion that feels at once bodily and elemental.
The composition unfolds in dynamic curved planes that suggest both landforms and the human form—evoking themes of ancestry, creation, and interconnectedness. Within these flowing shapes, subtle figural details emerge: a mask-like visage recalling African fertility sculpture...
Category
American Post-Modern Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
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 ...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Silk
"View from the Terrace, " Mixed-Media by Yamin Young
By Yamin Young
Located in Houston, TX
Well listed Chinese Artist Yamin Young. "View from the Terrace". Mixed-media on handmade rice paper, mounted to the fabric base, protected by the plexiglas...
Category
Chinese Other Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid 20th Century 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 /...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silver Leaf
Jorge Camacho. Work “La langue de la Corde”. Year 1992.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jorge CAMACHO, signed.
Mixed technique on paper, entitled “Chaman : La langue de la Corde”, representing a totem, or a shamanic subject, on a background in blue tones and in its blond oak frame.
Work realized in 1992.
Provenance: Galerie Vallois...
Category
French Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Oak, Paper
Limited Edition Set of Six Hand Painted Artwork "The Tale of Tillie
s Dragon"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exclusive collection features a limited edition set of six hand-painted artworks from the 1995 animated film "The Tale of Tillie's Dragon," produced by Stribling Productions. Ea...
Category
American Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
Pruning the Orchard with Blue Ox
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese gouache painting on paper of farmers tending to the land. Signed on the reverse. Comes framed.
Category
Chinese Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Vintage kimono textile art " Cranes ~ Kintsugi ~ " by ikasu White Red Gold Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
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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
Vintage obi textile art "Under the Sun ~ Serendipity ~" by ikasu Red Beige Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
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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
Vintage obi textile art " Broken Vase ~ kintsugi ~" by ikasu Black Gold Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
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This textile artwork uses a vintage obi dated around 1980ies, with a feather motif, and arranges it so that it looks like a vase.
Antique obi, just as it is a broken vase, is united back again with black obijime - a string used to tie up obi when it’s worn. Framed in kiritansu (antique chest) paulownia wood.
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
Feathers hold various meanings and symbolism in Japanese traditional culture, often reflecting themes of spirituality, symbolism, and folklore. Here are some of the meanings associated with feathers in Japanese tradition:
・Divine Protection: Feathers are often seen as symbols of divine protection and spiritual guidance. Feathers, especially those from birds, are considered to be imbued with the protective energy, offering spiritual guardianship and safeguarding against negative forces.
・Connection to the Spirit World: Feathers are sometimes associated with the spirit world and the realm of the divine. In folklore and mythology, feathers are depicted as messengers between the earthly realm and the celestial realms.
・Symbol of Beauty and Elegance: Feathers are admired for their natural beauty, grace, and elegance. In traditional Japanese arts such as Noh theater, Kabuki, and dance performances like Kagura, actors and performers often use feathered costumes or accessories to enhance their appearance and convey a sense of refinement and sophistication.
・Sign of Good Luck and Prosperity: In Japanese folklore, certain birds like cranes and pheasants are considered symbols of good fortune, longevity, and prosperity. Feathers from these birds are often depicted in art and craftwork as auspicious symbols believed to bring blessings and positive energy to the bearer.
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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 Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
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
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Male looking Forward"
Located in Chicago, IL
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Male looking Forward"
Oil on Masonite
Signed and dated to verso of all three works ‘K. Warneke 1984’.
Category
North American Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Masonite
10
Foot Tall Oil on Canvas Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 10' foot tall artwork portrait of Ella Fitzgerald oil painted on a canvas fixed to a wood folding screen featuring her singing with a multicolore...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
$2,520 Sale Price
40% Off
Oil Painting by Genevieve Dael, Couple IV
Located in London, GB
A beautiful original oil painting by well known artist Genevieve Dael (French, born 1947).
This is extremely well executed, it depicts a couple in a mysterious and atmospheric scene.
This was created in 1993 and was originally in the Francis Kyle...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
1950s Japanese People Drawing w/ Giltwood Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1950s Japanese people drawing with giltwood frame
Frame measurements: 32x42x1cm.
Category
Japanese Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
1970s Indian Paper Drawing of Palace
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Indian paper drawing of a palace, part of a large private collection.
Category
Indian Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Victorian Oil Painting Gardening Lady Portrait Gilt Frame
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Victorian style oil painting of a young lady gardening
Artist has really captured the scene with great skill
Gilt frame very intricate and well crafted
Great portrait ready...
Category
Victorian Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
1970s Indian Mughal Gouache Paper Drawing Depicting Military Horsemen
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Indian Mughal gouache paper drawing depicting military horsemen.
Part of a larger private collection.
Category
Indian Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Stunning Portrait of a Man by Shui-Bo Wang
By Shui-Bo Wang
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning charcoal portrait of a man by Shui-Bo Wang
Born in China on September 11th, 1960, Wang Shui-bo studied visual arts at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing in the ear...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Oil Canvas Abstract "Vishaya" Painting Print by Mimi Schillemans 1/99
Located in Deland, FL
Equivocal and alluring this painting/print by Mimi Schillemans named "Vishaya" is absolutely captivating. A Swiss native and studying and producing in the Netherlands Schillemans was...
Category
Dutch Other Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
1970s Indian Paper Drawing of Goat
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Indian paper drawing of a goat, part of a large private collection.
Dimensions with frame: 35 x 26 cm.
Category
Indian Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Michael A. Mitchell Painting
Located in Tampa, FL
A Michael A. Mitchell painting. Circa 1980s. In addition to private collections, Michael's works can be found in the permanent collections of museums.
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
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