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American Block Prints

1938 Grover Page Woodcut Print 'The First Sit Down Strike'

1938 Grover Page Woodcut Print 'The First Sit Down Strike'

By Grover Page

Located in Brooklyn, NY

) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: Part of AMERICAN BLOCK PRINT CALENDAR, 1938

Category

1930s American Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

FISH MARKET
FISH MARKET

FISH MARKET

By Frances H. Gearhart

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Block Prints, Philadelphia Art Museum 1930: Fourth Annual Exhibition of American Block Print Exhibition

Category

1930s Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Tropical Palm Block Print
Tropical Palm Block Print

K WesselsTropical Palm Block Print, 2012

$460Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 17 in D 2 in

Tropical Palm Block Print

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful tropical Woodcut print of Palm Tree on island. Signed "Wessels" with a KW chop in a box

Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Vintage Boho Signed Monotone Block Print
Vintage Boho Signed Monotone Block Print

Vintage Boho Signed Monotone Block Print

$850

H 14.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in

Vintage Boho Signed Monotone Block Print

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This monotone block print portrays a man with his hand on his chin and a pipe in his mouth sitting

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Practice Water Sports, Eastern Block original vintage poster
Practice Water Sports, Eastern Block original vintage poster

Practice Water Sports, Eastern Block original vintage poster, c. 1950

$798Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.5 in W 25.75 in D 0.05 in

Practice Water Sports, Eastern Block original vintage poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Original poster: Text is in Russian and perhaps Romanian. Archival linen backed in very good condition, ready to frame. The text refers to exercise and to enjoy and participate ...

Category

1950s American Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Schumacher Aditi Block Print Pillow
Schumacher Aditi Block Print Pillow

Schumacher Aditi Block Print Pillow

$233

H 12 in W 16 in D 5 in

Schumacher Aditi Block Print Pillow

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This pillow features Aditi Block Print with a self welt finish. Petite bunches of stylized flowers

Category

2010s North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Edward Wormley Japanese Print Block Cabinet
Edward Wormley Japanese Print Block Cabinet

Edward Wormley Japanese Print Block Cabinet

$5,900

H 28 in W 66 in D 13.5 in

Edward Wormley Japanese Print Block Cabinet

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

highlighted with Antique Japanese Printers Blocks. Hand carved in Rosewood. Manufacturer's label on rear of

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Schumacher Pica Bella Block Print Pillow
Schumacher Pica Bella Block Print Pillow

Schumacher Pica Bella Block Print Pillow

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This pillow features Pica Bella Block Print Tape with a knife edge finish. An intentionally naive

Category

2010s North American Rustic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Amira Hand Blocked Print Pillow
Schumacher Amira Hand Blocked Print Pillow

Schumacher Amira Hand Blocked Print Pillow

$288 / item

H 15 in W 26 in D 5 in

Schumacher Amira Hand Blocked Print Pillow

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This pillow features Amira Hand Blocked Print with a knife edge finish. A delicate floral stripe

Category

2010s North American Bohemian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Aditi Block Print Pillow in Sky
Schumacher Aditi Block Print Pillow in Sky

Schumacher Aditi Block Print Pillow in Sky

$233 / item

H 12 in W 16 in D 5 in

Schumacher Aditi Block Print Pillow in Sky

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This pillow features Aditi Block Print with a self welt finish. Petite bunches of stylized flowers

Category

2010s North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Cell Block

Danny LyonCell Block, 1968

Price Upon Request

H 14 in W 11 in

Cell Block

By Danny Lyon

Located in New York, NY

older unit—Ramsey One and Ramsey Two. Gelatin silver print Signed and dated in pencil, verso 14 x 11

Category

1960s American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Geometric Block Print on Paper Signed by Sidney Guberman
Vintage Geometric Block Print on Paper Signed by Sidney Guberman

Vintage Geometric Block Print on Paper Signed by Sidney Guberman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Vintage Geometric Block Print on Paper could be a striking and intricate work of art

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Metal

Schumacher Aditi Block Print 18" x 12" Pillow in Sky
Schumacher Aditi Block Print 18" x 12" Pillow in Sky

Schumacher Aditi Block Print 18" x 12" Pillow in Sky

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This pillow features Aditi Block Print with a self welt finish. Petite bunches of stylized flowers

Category

2010s North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Six-Wing Cell Block

Danny LyonSix-Wing Cell Block, 1968/2011

Price Upon Request

H 11 in W 14 in

Six-Wing Cell Block

By Danny Lyon

Located in New York, NY

Huntsville, Texas, 1968 / Printed 2011 The Ramsey prison farm is set on 16,000 acres of Brazos

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Pair of Classic Low Stools in Hand Block Printed Fabric by Ralph Lauren
Pair of Classic Low Stools in Hand Block Printed Fabric by Ralph Lauren

Pair of Classic Low Stools in Hand Block Printed Fabric by Ralph Lauren

Located in Wilton, CT

A pair of Classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in hand block printed fabric. This

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

30 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Wisconsin Statehood, ca 1848-1850
30 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Wisconsin Statehood, ca 1848-1850

30 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Wisconsin Statehood, ca 1848-1850

Price Upon Request

H 32.25 in W 43.75 in D 2.5 in

30 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Wisconsin Statehood, ca 1848-1850

Located in York County, PA

30 star American national parade flag, block-printed on fine cotton, possibly with some flax content

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

33 star Antique American Parade Flag with Stars in a Double Wreath Configuration
33 star Antique American Parade Flag with Stars in a Double Wreath Configuration

33 star Antique American Parade Flag with Stars in a Double Wreath Configuration

Located in York County, PA

American national parade flag, block-printed on coarse, glazed cotton. The stars are arranged in a double

Category

Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

36 Star Antique Parade Flag, Vertical Position, Nevada Statehood, ca 1861-1867
36 Star Antique Parade Flag, Vertical Position, Nevada Statehood, ca 1861-1867

36 Star Antique Parade Flag, Vertical Position, Nevada Statehood, ca 1861-1867

Located in York County, PA

36 star antique American flag, block printed on coarse, glazed cotton. The stars are arranged in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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Art Deco 1939 Rockwell Kent "Flame" Original Block Print Calendar
Art Deco 1939 Rockwell Kent "Flame" Original Block Print Calendar

Art Deco 1939 Rockwell Kent "Flame" Original Block Print Calendar

By Rockwell Kent

Located in Dallas, TX

wood-cut images. Likely two page excerpt from "1939 American Block Print Calendar "; Gutenberg

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Vintage Abstract Color Blocking Print Landscape Pink Orange and Yellow
Vintage Abstract Color Blocking Print Landscape Pink Orange and Yellow

Vintage Abstract Color Blocking Print Landscape Pink Orange and Yellow

Located in Bay City, MI

This is an eye popping colorful abstract landscape. It is a beautifully made print and signed by

Category

Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

1939 Evelynne Messager 'Washday in Moret'

1939 Evelynne Messager 'Washday in Moret'

Located in Brooklyn, NY

PRINT CALENDAR published by Gutenberg Publishing Co., Chicago. American Block Print Calendar

Category

1930s American Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

1939 George Raab 'Portal in Weimar'

1939 George Raab 'Portal in Weimar'

By George Raab

Located in Brooklyn, NY

PRINT CALENDAR published by Gutenberg Publishing Co., Chicago. American Block Print Calendar

Category

1930s American Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

1939 Bernice E. Jamieson 'Deserted'

1939 Bernice E. Jamieson 'Deserted'

Located in Brooklyn, NY

PRINT CALENDAR published by Gutenberg Publishing Co., Chicago. American Block Print Calendar. Bernice

Category

1930s American Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Mt. Baldy
Mt. Baldy

Frances H. GearhartMt. Baldy, 1929

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H 10.125 in W 10.875 in

Mt. Baldy

By Frances H. Gearhart

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Exhibition of American Block Print Exhibition, Wichita, KS in January, 1930. An interesting composition

Category

1920s American Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Near Twilight
Near Twilight

Near Twilight

By Frances H. Gearhart

Located in Santa Monica, CA

FRANCES H. GEARHART (1869 – 1958) NEAR TWILIGHT (aka Twilight Nears) c. 1934. Color block print

Category

1930s American Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

John Himmelfarb Block Print
John Himmelfarb Block Print

John Himmelfarb Block Print

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H 30.25 in W 26.5 in D 1 in

John Himmelfarb Block Print

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a wonderful original 1 of 5 block prints of Chicago artist John Himmelfarb depicting his

Category

Early 2000s North American Prints

Materials

Paper

UNTROUBLED WATERS
UNTROUBLED WATERS

UNTROUBLED WATERS

By Frances H. Gearhart

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fourth Annual Exhibition of American Block Prints, Wichita Art Assoc. January, 1931. The

Category

1930s American Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Wood Block Print by Itzhak Sankowsky
Wood Block Print by Itzhak Sankowsky

Wood Block Print by Itzhak Sankowsky

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H 31.25 in W 21.13 in D 1 in

Wood Block Print by Itzhak Sankowsky

By Itzhat Sankowsky

Located in Denton, TX

Wood block print of Queen Esther 1962 by Itzhat Sawkowsky in original frame.

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Paint, Paper

The Busy Block — African American subject
The Busy Block — African American subject

The Busy Block — African American subject

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Daphne French Dunbar, 'The Busy Block', lithograph, c. 1935, edition 20. Signed, titled, and

Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

“Distant Memory” Wood Block Print by Japanese artist Kunihiro Amano, 1968
“Distant Memory” Wood Block Print by Japanese artist Kunihiro Amano, 1968

“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

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Block Island Boat Blueprint from Wickford R.I.
Block Island Boat Blueprint from Wickford R.I.

Block Island Boat Blueprint from Wickford R.I.

Located in Norwell, MA

Original blueprint of the block island boat "Glory Anna II", owner Paule Loring, Wickford R.I. 1948

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Prints

Materials

Paper

Schumacher Aditi Block Print 18" x 12" Pillow in Sky
Schumacher Aditi Block Print 18" x 12" Pillow in Sky

Schumacher Aditi Block Print 18" x 12" Pillow in Sky

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This pillow features Aditi Block Print with a self welt finish. Petite bunches of stylized flowers

Category

2010s North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

c. 1877- 1890 38 Star American Flag
c. 1877- 1890 38 Star American Flag

c. 1877- 1890 38 Star American Flag

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H 25.25 in W 34 in D 0.5 in

c. 1877- 1890 38 Star American Flag

Located in Santa Monica, CA

38 star, block-printed linen American Flag. On August 1, 1876, President Ulysses S

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Linen

Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Parade Flag
Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Parade Flag

Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Parade Flag

Located in York County, PA

American parade flag, block-printed by hand on coarse, glazed cotton. The stars are arranged in a triple

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

30 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Pre-Civil War Era
30 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Pre-Civil War Era

30 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Pre-Civil War Era

Located in York County, PA

parade flag, block-printed on coarse cotton, with a beautiful form of the medallion configuration that

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Antique American Parade Flag With 38 Stars In A Medallion Configuration
Antique American Parade Flag With 38 Stars In A Medallion Configuration

Antique American Parade Flag With 38 Stars In A Medallion Configuration

Located in York County, PA

STATEHOOD, 1876-1889, A LARGE, BOLD EXAMPLE: 38 star American parade flag, block-printed by hand on

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star American Parade Flag, Medallion Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889
38 Star American Parade Flag, Medallion Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889

38 Star American Parade Flag, Medallion Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE UNION, 1876-1889 38 star American parade flag, block-printed by hand on coarse

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

35 Star Antique American Parade Flag, West Virginia Statehood, ca 1863-1865
35 Star Antique American Parade Flag, West Virginia Statehood, ca 1863-1865

35 Star Antique American Parade Flag, West Virginia Statehood, ca 1863-1865

Located in York County, PA

35 star American national flag, block-printed on glazed cotton. The stars are arranged in circular

Category

Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

30 Stars on an Antique American Flag of the Pre-Civil War Era
30 Stars on an Antique American Flag of the Pre-Civil War Era

30 Stars on an Antique American Flag of the Pre-Civil War Era

Located in York County, PA

parade flag, block-printed on coarse cotton, with a beautiful form of the medallion configuration that

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Stars in a Medallion Configuration, on a Large Scale Antique American Flag
38 Stars in a Medallion Configuration, on a Large Scale Antique American Flag

38 Stars in a Medallion Configuration, on a Large Scale Antique American Flag

Located in York County, PA

FLAG, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD: 38 star American parade flag, block-printed by hand on coarse

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Stars in a Medallion Configuration with 2 Outliers on a Antique American Flag
38 Stars in a Medallion Configuration with 2 Outliers on a Antique American Flag

38 Stars in a Medallion Configuration with 2 Outliers on a Antique American Flag

Located in York County, PA

parade flag, block-printed by hand on coarse, glazed cotton. The stars are arranged in a triple-wreath

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

44 Star Antique Parade Flag, Hourglass Formation, Wyoming Statehood ca 1890-1896
44 Star Antique Parade Flag, Hourglass Formation, Wyoming Statehood ca 1890-1896

44 Star Antique Parade Flag, Hourglass Formation, Wyoming Statehood ca 1890-1896

Located in York County, PA

parade flag, block-printed on coarse cotton. The stars of this particular example are configured in rows

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38 Star Parade Flag, in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers
38 Star Parade Flag, in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers

38 Star Parade Flag, in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers

Located in York County, PA

PARADE FLAG OF THE 1876-1889 ERA, COLORADO STATEHOOD: 38 star American parade flag, block-printed by

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

30 Star Flag, Pre-Civil War Ear, Haloed Center Star, Wisconsin Statehood
30 Star Flag, Pre-Civil War Ear, Haloed Center Star, Wisconsin Statehood

30 Star Flag, Pre-Civil War Ear, Haloed Center Star, Wisconsin Statehood

Located in York County, PA

parade flag, block-printed on coarse cotton, with a beautiful form of the medallion configuration that

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38 Star Flag with Stars in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers
38 Star Flag with Stars in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers

38 Star Flag with Stars in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers

Located in York County, PA

STATEHOOD: 38 star American parade flag, block-printed by hand on coarse, glazed cotton. The stars are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38 Stars in a Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers
38 Stars in a Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers

38 Stars in a Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers

Located in York County, PA

example with bold coloration: 38 star American parade flag, block-printed by hand on coarse, glazed

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration
38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration

38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration

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H 33.75 in W 45 in D 2 in

38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration

Located in York County, PA

EXAMPLE WITH ENDEARING WEAR FROM EXTENDED USE: 38 star American parade flag, block-printed by hand on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

30 Star Parade Flag, Wisconsin Statehood, Pre-Civil War Era, Ca 1848-1850
30 Star Parade Flag, Wisconsin Statehood, Pre-Civil War Era, Ca 1848-1850

30 Star Parade Flag, Wisconsin Statehood, Pre-Civil War Era, Ca 1848-1850

Located in York County, PA

parade flag, block-printed on coarse cotton, with a beautiful form of the medallion configuration that

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38 Star, Colorado Statehood Flag, with Stars in a Medallion Configuration
38 Star, Colorado Statehood Flag, with Stars in a Medallion Configuration

38 Star, Colorado Statehood Flag, with Stars in a Medallion Configuration

Located in York County, PA

example with bold coloration  38 star American parade flag, block-printed by hand on coarse, glazed

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

31 Star Antique Flag, Pentagon Medallion Configuration, CA Statehood,  1850-1858
31 Star Antique Flag, Pentagon Medallion Configuration, CA Statehood,  1850-1858

31 Star Antique Flag, Pentagon Medallion Configuration, CA Statehood, 1850-1858

Located in York County, PA

EXAMPLE IN THIS EXACT FORM THAT I HAVE ENCOUNTERED: 31 star American national parade flag, block

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

1939 Howard Thomas 'Indian Pony'

1939 Howard Thomas 'Indian Pony'

By Howard Thomas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: This piece derives from the 1939 AMERICAN BLOCK

Category

1930s American Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Large Abstract Modern Carlos Alfonzo Cuban Block Print
Large Abstract Modern Carlos Alfonzo Cuban Block Print

Large Abstract Modern Carlos Alfonzo Cuban Block Print

By Carlos Alfonzo 1

Located in Washington, DC

Large, one-of-a-kind block print by Carlos Alfonzo. This is the only known one of this work by the

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Prints

E.M. Washington Wood Block Print Factory & Workers, 1935
E.M. Washington Wood Block Print Factory & Workers, 1935

E.M. Washington Wood Block Print Factory & Workers, 1935

Located in Toledo, OH

Vintage 1935 E.M. Washington wood block print workers in a factory. Very good condition. Image size

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Prints

Materials

Paper

Gossips
Gossips

Gossips

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H 16.38 in W 22.38 in

Gossips

By Folly Cove Designers, Virginia Lee Burton

Located in Essex, MA

, American, circa 1940s. Hand block printed between 1941-1968. Invisibly sewn on linen with museum quality

Category

Vintage 1940s American Prints

"Chinese Flower and Fruit Prints, " Assemblage of Wood Block Prints, 1946
"Chinese Flower and Fruit Prints, " Assemblage of Wood Block Prints, 1946

"Chinese Flower and Fruit Prints, " Assemblage of Wood Block Prints, 1946

By American Studio Books

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

"Chinese Flower and Fruit Prints," printed by American Studio Books, New York and London, 1946

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Prints

20th Century Posthumous Linoluem Block Print
20th Century Posthumous Linoluem Block Print

20th Century Posthumous Linoluem Block Print

By Martin Snipper

Located in San Francisco, CA

This linoleum block print portrait on paper is by San Francisco North Beach artist Martin Snipper

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Linocut

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American Block Prints For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of american block prints available for sale. Finding the perfect modern, abstract or Impressionist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the american block prints that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, gray, beige and blue. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Leroy Neiman, Carol Summers, Frances H. Gearhart, Lisa Houck and Rip Matteson produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in woodcut print, screen print and paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are American Block Prints?

The average selling price for american block prints we offer is $1,850, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $350,000 for the highest priced.