Interested in this item? Contact us →
Back to Catalog
Japanese Folding Screen (Byōbu)
Contact Us to Make Offer
Description
**Japanese Folding Screen (Byōbu)**
This is a traditional Japanese four-panel folding screen (byōbu) featuring multiple decorative surfaces. The front displays a dark landscape scene with golden/yellow highlights depicting mountains, trees, and traditional architecture in the classical Japanese painting style. The reverse sides show various textile patterns including geometric designs and what appears to be a scene with mounted warriors or samurai figures on horseback with cherry blossoms overhead on a gold ground.
The screen measures approximately 48-54 inches wide when fully extended × 30-36 inches tall, based on the measuring rulers visible in the photographs. The panels are connected with decorative metal hinges featuring embossed phoenix or bird motifs in gilt bronze. The frame appears to be black lacquered wood with contrasting borders. The screen shows some signs of age and wear, including minor surface scratches and possible restoration to the painted surfaces, but overall remains in good displayable condition.
Based on the artistic style, materials, and construction techniques, this appears to be a mid-to-late 20th century piece in the traditional style, possibly made for the export or tourist market, though it could potentially be older. The combination of landscape painting and textile-pattern panels suggests decorative rather than ceremonial use.
**Estimated Value: $800-2,400 USD** - Based on the decorative arts/antique furniture market for Japanese screens of similar size and apparent quality. Value would depend significantly on age verification, artist attribution, and detailed condition assessment by a specialist in Japanese decorative arts.
This is a traditional Japanese four-panel folding screen (byōbu) featuring multiple decorative surfaces. The front displays a dark landscape scene with golden/yellow highlights depicting mountains, trees, and traditional architecture in the classical Japanese painting style. The reverse sides show various textile patterns including geometric designs and what appears to be a scene with mounted warriors or samurai figures on horseback with cherry blossoms overhead on a gold ground.
The screen measures approximately 48-54 inches wide when fully extended × 30-36 inches tall, based on the measuring rulers visible in the photographs. The panels are connected with decorative metal hinges featuring embossed phoenix or bird motifs in gilt bronze. The frame appears to be black lacquered wood with contrasting borders. The screen shows some signs of age and wear, including minor surface scratches and possible restoration to the painted surfaces, but overall remains in good displayable condition.
Based on the artistic style, materials, and construction techniques, this appears to be a mid-to-late 20th century piece in the traditional style, possibly made for the export or tourist market, though it could potentially be older. The combination of landscape painting and textile-pattern panels suggests decorative rather than ceremonial use.
**Estimated Value: $800-2,400 USD** - Based on the decorative arts/antique furniture market for Japanese screens of similar size and apparent quality. Value would depend significantly on age verification, artist attribution, and detailed condition assessment by a specialist in Japanese decorative arts.
Origin
N. Olmsted Cleanout
Listed
March 1, 2026