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Abstract I
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese wood block prints. In 1979 he showed these works in New Image/Bay Area, curated by George Neubert
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Abstract II
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese wood block prints. In 1979 he showed these works in New Image/Bay Area, curated by George Neubert
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

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Screen

Van Gogh Bearbrick 1000% figure (Van Gogh BE@RBRICK)
By (After) Vincent van Gogh
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Japanese wood-block prints. In the fall of 1888, he spent 9 weeks living in the small Provençal town of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

La Strage degli Innocenti- Advertising Lithograph by A. Terzi - 1900 ca.
By Aleardo Terzi
Located in Roma, IT
1901. The Beggarstaff’s influence, along with that of the Japanese wood block print, is clear in his
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Early 1900s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (After) - Vintage Embroidered Tapestry - Japan - Circa 1975
By Hiroshige
Located in Chatham, ON
print design - Japan - circa 1975. Good vintage condition - minor stain as photographed - loose threads
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tapestries

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Fabric, Thread

Matching Pair of Aloha Modern Leather Lamps with Vintage Japanese Parasol Shades
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in Japan (circa 1960) with a block-printed off-white Hibiscus flower pattern. It sits atop a
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome, Nickel

Mid Century Modern Large French Oil On Board Landscape, Paysage de Beauce
Located in Cotignac, FR
off into the far distance. The colours and form remind us of Japanese wood block prints. The thick use
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Art Deco "Argenta Dragon" sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Palm Beach, FL
wood block prints to achieve a flattening, linear effect which harkens back to Kåge’s early work as a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Silver

Art Nouveau Pearl Mermaid Porcelain Plaque by Emile Jacob
By Emile Jacob
Located in Palm Beach, FL
wood block prints circulating in Europe, Jacob immediately confronts the viewer with the sea. The
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Block Print Advertising Calendar 1912 from a Kimono Store
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Japanese block print advertising calendar (1912) from a Kimono store. The item is supplied
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Posters

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Paper

Vintage Japanese Block Print Cushion
By Simeona Leona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage floral block print on cotton in light indigo with side border.  Linen on reverse--see
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Linen

Japanese Wood Block Print
By Tamami Shima
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Wood Block ,signed dated 1959
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Prints

1950s Miniature Japanese Wood Block Prints
Located in Seguin, TX
Group of four Japanese miniature woodblock prints mounted in one mat. Torii gate, woman with
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Japanese Wood Block Print by Tomio Kinoshita
By Tomio Kinoshita
Located in New York, NY
Japanese wood block print by Tomio Kinoshita (1923-2011) large format of rust colored human heads
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Vintage Japanese Wood Block Print, Later Reprint, circa 1990s
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
A later reprint from an earlier wood block impression. It was a tradition to use wood blocks to
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Late 20th Century Japanese Other Prints

Kawase Hasui Block Print
By Kawase Hasui 1
Located in New Haven, CT
This Kawase Hasui Block print is from the Showa era (1926-1989). This print was made in 1931
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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Parchment Paper

Kawase Hasui Block Print
By Kawase Hasui 1
Located in New Haven, CT
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) Showa era (1926-1989), dated 1929 An oban tate-e print, titled along the
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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Pair of Original Wood Block Prints by Kiyoshi Saito
By Kiyoshi Saitō
Located in Houston, TX
This charming pair of wood block prints by Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1992) presents very well and is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Prints

Japanese Showa Botanical Print of Poppies
By Ohara Koson
Located in New York, NY
This fine Japanese color wood block print, depicting poppies on a dark ground, is by Ohara Shoson
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

Large Antique Japanese Imari Platter, circa 1895
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese wood block prints were making a big impression in Europe and America. The grand scale of this
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Macassar Ebony Hall Table
By Ian Parker
Located in New York, NY
original Japanese wood block prints. The table has three drawers and two doors. We specialize in custom
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21st Century and Contemporary British Console Tables

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Macassar, Boxwood, Ebony

Showcase circa 1900, Japonisme Art Nouveau Showcase
Located in Paris, FR
artists were especially influenced by the recent openning of Japan . They discoverd Japanese wood block
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Vitrines

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Wood, Glass

Still Life with Peonies
By André Gisson
Located in New York, NY
Vases, the inspiration of the Japanese wood-block print is apparent in the asymmetrical composition, the
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1950s Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Abandoned Books
Located in San Luis Obispo, CA
flattened space of Japanese wood block prints. In 1979 he showed these works in New Image/Bay Area, curated
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2010s American Modern Interior Paintings

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Oil

Antique Japanese Block Print of a Geisha Girl, Framed, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Block Print of a Geisha Girl. Framed and Signed in lower left corner, C1920
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20th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Colorful Japanese Framed Block Print Landscape, Signed Stamped
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese block print entitled "In the Botanical Garden". Earth tone color palate of blue, grey
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Prints

Japanese Wood Block Print by Mabuchi Toru
By Japanese Studio
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A colorful contemporary wood block print by famed and well listed Japanese artist Mabuchi Toru
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Japanese wood block
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-504abcd Japanese woodblock matted unframed Print size 8" x 12" Priced individually
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Early 20th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Antique Japanese Print by Hiroshige, Block 53 stations of Tokaido Road, Japan
By Hiroshige
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice block print by Hiroshige. Kinryusan Temple at akusa. 53 stations of Tokaido Road
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

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Paper

Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese Wood Block Print "Small Bird"
Located in Chicago, IL
From a limited edition of 100, Japanese wood block and ink print on black paper depicting a young
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Prints

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Block Print Floral Still Life
By Mabuchi Toru
Located in Houston, TX
Woodcut print of a vase with flowers. The work is signed by the artist and dated. It is framed in a
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1960s Modern Still-life Prints

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Woodcut

Paul Jocoulet Signed Japanese Wood Block Print "The Master Potter"
By Paul Jocoulet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An original beautiful and finely executed wood block print by master French print maker Paul
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Prints

Set of Four Antique Japanese Hiroshige School Wood Block Prints, circa 1900
By Hiroshige
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of four antique Japanese Hiroshige School woodblock prints depict countryside settings with
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20th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper

Four Japanese Migita Toshihide 1863-1925 Wood Block Print Portraits of Sansho
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
(1863-1925) Portraits of Sansho (Ichikawa Danjuro IX) Japanese signed wood block prints A truly
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Prints

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Wood, Paper

“Distant Memory” Wood Block Print by Japanese artist Kunihiro Amano, 1968
By Kunihiro Amano
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional wood block print by Japanese artist Kunihiro Amano. Titled “Distant Memory” Hand
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

"Iwamigata Daiemon" Japanese Wood Block of a Sumo
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in Houston, TX
Intricate Japanese woodblock print of the sumo wrestler Iwamigata Daiemon in his street clothes by
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1840s Edo Portrait Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Japanese print by Kiyoshi Saito
By Kiyoshi Saitō
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a 1970s Japanese wood block print by Kiyoshi Saito titled, Ikarugano-sato Nara (C) 1970 41
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Prints

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Glass, Paper, Wood

Set Of Three Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) Wood Block Prints
By Kiyoshi Saitō
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of three colorful wood block prints by the foremost block print artist Kiyoshi Saito. Three
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Prints

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Mahogany, Glass, Ink, Paper

Hiroshige Ando Japanese Woodblock Print Bi Shigehirofujiyasu
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice Japanese wood block print on paper by artist Hiroshige Ando with his Kanji marked Hanco
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Paper

Midcentury Abstract Woodcut Block Print by Listed Artist Haku Maki Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury abstract woodcut block print by Japanese listed artist Haku Maki, signed and numbered 90
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Midcentury Wood Block Print of Young Woman Praying by Kaoru Kawano
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury wood block print of young woman praying by Kaoru Kawano, circa 1969. The print is signed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print of a Samurai, 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A vibrant antique Japanese wood block print of a samurai. The block print with broad sage green mat
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

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Art Glass, Hardwood, Paper

Japanese Hiroshige School Wood Bock Print of Woman in Kimono, Signed
By Hiroshige
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Hiroshige School wood block print depicts women dressing kimonos, chop marks and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Japanese Hiroshige School Wood Bock Print of Winter Pagoda Scene, Signed
By Hiroshige
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Hiroshige School wood block print depicts winter scene with pagoda on the bay
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Wood block of Horses
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
woodblock
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Prints

19th Century Japanese Wood Bock Print of Village Scene, Pencil Signed Hiroshige
By Hiroshige
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese wood block print of original by Hiroshige depicts village moon lit night scene
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century Japanese Wood Bock Print of River Scene, Pencil Signed Hiroshige
By Hiroshige
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese maritime wood block print of original by Hiroshige depicts river scene with bridge
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century Japanese Wood Bock Print of Bridge Scene, Signed Hiroshige Utagawa
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese wood block print of original by Hiroshige depicts village bridge moon lit night
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

19th Century Japanese Wood Bock Print of Harbor Scene, Pencil Signed Hiroshige
By Hiroshige
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese maritime wood block print of original by Hiroshige depicts harbor night scene with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Set of Four Japanese Woodblock Prints
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of four Japanese wood block prints. Each in a custom gilt wood frame with black matted
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Vintage 1940s Prints

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Paper

Japaneese Wood Block by KUNIYASU, 1794-1832
Located in Water Mill, NY
A graceful courtesen Toyo-oka in festal attire, people looking at her in front of a tea-house-in a Oak and Silver Leaf Hand Made Frame-Hampton Location
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Set of Seven 19th c Japaneese Wood Blocks
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of Seven 19thc Japaneese Wood Blocks by Kunisada and Kuniyoshi in Black Wood Frames with Brass
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

1958 Kiyoshi Saito Japanese Woodblock "Tower Of Yasaka"
By Kiyoshi Saitō
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese wood block print by famed Japanese artist Kiyoshi Saito. Signed and numbered 30/100
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Prints

Materials

Wood

1958 Kiyoshi Saito Japanese Woodblock "Tower Of Yasaka"
By Kiyoshi Saitō
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese wood block print by famed Japanese artist Kiyoshi Saito. Signed and numbered 30/100
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Prints

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Wood

Japanese Framed Antique Ikebana Flower Wood Block Print
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Japanese beautifully framed 19th century ikebana flower woodblock print from the Ohara School
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Japanese Print Block Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
In the 1950's Edward Wormley acquired a number of antique hand carved rosewood Japanese Print
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Tadashi Nakayama Block Print
By Tadashi Nakayama
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a 1965 block print done by Japanese artist Tadashi Nakayama It depicts a colorful butterfly
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Vintage 1960s Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Paint

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Japanese Block Prints For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Japanese block prints is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Japanese block prints was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and glass. Japanese block prints have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Japanese block prints bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Japanese block prints have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Okiie Hashimoto, Kiyoshi Saitō and Kaoru Kawano are consistently popular.

How Much are Japanese Block Prints?

Prices for Japanese block prints start at $225 and top out at $9,800 with the average selling for $1,200.
Questions About Japanese Block Prints
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Indian block printing is an art form that originated in India during ancient times. It involves carving a block of teak wood with an intricate pattern and then using it to press ink onto fabric like silk or cotton. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Indian block printed apparel and art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A printing block is sometimes called a printmaking block, a wood block or a block. You can also refer to one simply as a printing block. Artists carve printmaking blocks with designs, apply ink and then press them against a surface to produce artwork. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The oldest known example of block printing is the Diamond Sutra. Produced around 886 CE, the scroll is a Buddhist religious text and was discovered in Dunhuang, China. Anthropologists believe that the Chinese developed the art of block printing 4,000 years ago, but so far, none of the earlier works have been discovered. On 1stDibs, find a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese woodblock prints, which date back to the 8th century and are also known as ukiyo-e, are a traditional art form originally produced only in Buddhist monasteries to produce religious texts and images. In the 17th century, private studios began opening as woodblock prints became popular. To make a woodblock print, the artist creates a design on paper, and a wood carver places it on the block and carves the design. Each color requires its own woodblock, which are then covered with watercolors and printed on rice paper. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese woodblock prints from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rajasthan is the Indian state that is most famous for block printing, though it is also a popular dyeing method in a variety of other states. Rajasthan features various cities known for different techniques of this textile printing method. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Indian block printed textiles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some Japanese woodblock prints are valuable. Prices vary greatly, with some selling for hundreds of dollars and others fetching selling prices of over a million at auction. Makers have a big influence on the price, with prints from masters like Hiroshige, Hokusai and Kitagawa Utamaro often having the greatest value. Other things that determine how much woodblock prints are worth include the quality of the image, the condition of the print, its age, its rarity and the demand among collectors. An expert appraiser or dealer can give you an estimate of the value of a particular print. Explore a selection of Japanese woodblock prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify Japanese woodblock prints, try using the website Ukiyo-e Search. Simply snap a photo of your print and upload it to the site, which will then compare the image to its database of thousands of prints and quickly display the results. If you have difficulty identifying your print, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer who has experience with Japanese art. Shop a large selection of Japanese woodblock prints on 1stDibs.