What is Indian block printing?

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.

What is a printing block called?

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.

What is the oldest example of block printing?

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.

Which Indian state is famous for block printing?

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.

What is a print in art?

In art, a print is a work produced multiple times by transferring an image from a plate to another surface. Making a print can be as straightforward as pressing a painted surface against another surface or as complex as triggering a chemical reaction to create an image. Artists embrace different techniques to yield various effects: some printing techniques, like etching, emphasize lines, for example, while others, like lithograph printing, are better for creating soft textures. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of art prints.

How do I identify my art prints?

To identify your art prints, first look for an artist's signature, usually found in the bottom corner or on the back of the piece. You can use the app Smartify to take a photo of the signature or conduct a reverse image search to learn who the artist is. From there, you can explore online resources and art catalogues to learn more about your print. Should you need assistance, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of art prints on 1stDibs.

Are art prints worth money?

Yes, some art prints are worth money. However, values vary greatly. A number of factors influence the potential selling price of art prints, including age, maker, technique, size, the original number of prints produced, the image quality and the condition of the paper. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can provide you with an estimated value for any prints that you own based on these factors. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of art prints.

Do art prints appreciate in value?

Art prints typically increase in value, but this depends on the artist and whether demand for his or her work increases over time.

How do I know if my art prints are valuable?

To know if your art prints are valuable, conduct research on them. Begin by using the artist's signature to identify the maker, and then consult trusted online resources to find out how much similar prints made by them have sold for in the past. Keep in mind that the quality of the image and the condition of the paper will impact its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can evaluate your print and give you an estimate as to how much it is worth. Shop a large collection of art prints on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if an art print is real?

To tell if an art print is real, first take the time to learn about the artist and the types of prints that they have produced. Identifying characteristics vary based on the print method, and some artists have incorporated certain flourishes or markings that can aid in authentication. Researching the artist and their techniques using information available from trusted online resources can help you determine what to look for. Alternatively, you can take your print to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer to seek an expert opinion. Find a large selection of art prints on 1stDibs.

Are original art prints worth anything?

Yes, original art prints may be worth something. However, the value of prints varies greatly based on the artist, age, image quality, historical significance, availability and overall condition. To find out how much a print that you own may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer, who can evaluate your piece based on its characteristics and history and give you an estimated fair market value for it. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of art prints.

Are numbered art prints worth anything?

Yes, numbered art prints may be worth something. The artist who produced the print and its age, subject matter, image condition and overall condition all contribute to its value. In addition, the number of prints that were in the series will also influence a piece's potential value. If you have a numbered print, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can help you determine how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of art prints.

Are limited edition art prints worth money?

Yes, some limited edition art prints are worth money. Because only a certain number of prints are produced in a limited series, they often increase in value over the years. Factors like the artist, age, image quality and overall condition of the print will determine how much a particular piece is worth. To find out the value of any prints you own, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of art prints on 1stDibs.

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Peter HofferDer Wald (portfolio of 9) 12 of 12 - work on paper, wood block print, art paper, 2018

$4,500

Der Wald (portfolio of 9) 12 of 12 - work on paper, wood block print, art paper

By Peter Hoffer

Located in Bloomfield, ON

A single tree is block printed in solid black on manila covered archival art paper.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper

K WesselsTropical Palm Block Print, 2012

$575

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 above and 2012 lower edge. Presented in speckled painted frame. Image size: 18.25"H ...

Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Lisa Houck"Reigning and Roosting" Folk Art inspired linoleum block bird print, deep blue, 2023

$2,100

"Reigning and Roosting" Folk Art inspired linoleum block bird print, deep blue

By Lisa Houck

Located in Wellesley, MA

Lisa Houck "Flittering and Fluttering" 2023 Linoleum Block Print Edition 10 35.25 x 23.25 Inches This print is not framed.

Category

2010s Folk Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linocut

Duke WindsorContemporary Landscape Linoleum Block Print, "Homage"

$513

Contemporary Landscape Linoleum Block Print, "Homage"

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original Linoleum block print piece by San Diego artist, Duke Windsor. It is a framed landscape piece and its dimensions are 23 x 19 in (L x H).

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Damien HirstDamien Hirst "I Love You" Foil Block Print, 2015

$29,000

Damien Hirst "I Love You" Foil Block Print

By Damien Hirst

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Hirst, Damien Title: I Love You (Coral/Cool Gold.Oriental Gold) Date: 2015 Medium: Silkscreen and foil block Unframed Dimensions: 39.375" x 27.5" Framed Dimensions: 43....

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2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Prints and Multiples

Materials

Foil

Junichiro Sekino"Puppet Theater" Japanese Figurative Wood Block Print, 1953

$2,800

"Puppet Theater" Japanese Figurative Wood Block Print

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Houston, TX

Jun’ichiro Sekino (1914-1988) Eizo and matsuomaru bunraku (Puppet Theatre) circa 1953. Yoshida Eizō handles the puppet Matsuomaru, a medieval warrior. There is more than one edition ...

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Antique Contact Frame with Mythic Block Print

$260Sale Price|35% Off

Antique Contact Frame with Mythic Block Print

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved wood with original metal and brass hardware Block print mounted inside (artist unknown) Glass front, linen mount 9” H x 7” W One of one.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Charles SurendorfOriginal Linoleum Block Print - San Francisco Bay, Circa 1940's

$750

Original Linoleum Block Print - San Francisco Bay

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Charles Surendorf (1906-1956) Original Lino-Cut titled “San Francisco Bay.” Edition size is 100. Image measures 9 1/4 x 13 3/8. Rests in a 16 x 20 archival mat. Unframed. Created Ci...

Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Linocut

Flora SchofieldFlora Schofield, Chicago Block Print Calendar, 1942, mid-century, 1942

$1,200

Flora Schofield, Chicago Block Print Calendar, 1942, mid-century

Located in New York, NY

As this is a calendar for 1942, the prints were no doubt made in 1941. All images are wood engravings by members of the Chicago Society of Artists. With essay by Ernest F. Detterer, ...

Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Dorothy Blockoriginal lithograph, 1951

$50

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1951 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1951 Spr...

Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Kathleen BlackshearChicago Block Print Calendar, 1940, mid-century, wood engravings, scarce, 1940

$1,200

Chicago Block Print Calendar, 1940, mid-century, wood engravings, scarce

By Kathleen Blackshear

Located in New York, NY

As this is a calendar for 1940, the prints were no doubt made in 1939. All images are wood engravings by members of the Chicago Society of Artists. The outside measurements are 8 1...

Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Josefa VaughanBlue Texas Modernist Abstract Surrealist Space Themed Landscape Block Print, 2000s

$200

Blue Texas Modernist Abstract Surrealist Space Themed Landscape Block Print

Located in Houston, TX

Blue space themed surrealist block print by Texas modernist artist Josefa Vaughan. The yellow toned abstract forms create a whimsical landscape. Signed "For Valerie from Josefa" on t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Lon Megargee 1Hopi by Lon Megargee, Original Signed Block Print ca. 1920s, ca. 1920s

$2,900

Hopi by Lon Megargee, Original Signed Block Print ca. 1920s

By Lon Megargee 1

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Title: Hopi ca. 1920s Artist: Lon Megargee Medium: Block Print Size: 11 x 11 inches (Sight Measurement) SHIPPING CHARGES INCLUDE SHIPPING, PACKAGING & INSURANCE Creator of Stetson'...

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1920s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Eliza SouthwoodTower Block – Manaus, Eliza Southwood, Limited Edition Silkscreen Print

$515

Tower Block – Manaus, Eliza Southwood, Limited Edition Silkscreen Print

By Eliza Southwood

Located in Deddington, GB

Tower Block – Manaus, Eliza Southwood Limited Edition Silkscreen Print of 20 Silkscreen Print on Paper Size: H 97cm x W 67cm Signed and titled Silkscreen Print – A printing techniqu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Linocut

Mark DrewBack to the Block - Snoop Dogg, Framed Hand Signed Screen Print, 193/200, 2023

$1,200

Back to the Block - Snoop Dogg, Framed Hand Signed Screen Print, 193/200

By Mark Drew

Located in Aventura, FL

Screen print in colors on somerset paper. Hand signed lower right by Mark Drew. Hand numbered 193/200 lower left. Sheet size 11.75 x 16.5 inches. Frame size 13 x 17.75 inches (b...

Category

2010s Street Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

George RaabDam: Decatur, Ill. Linoleum Block Print, Signed, Framed, 1930s, 1936

$1,740

Dam: Decatur, Ill. Linoleum Block Print, Signed, Framed, 1930s

By George Raab

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Linoleum block print with ink additions on mustard laid paper 9 x 11.88 inches (sheet), 8.88 x 11.75 (block) Framed 16.82 x 19.75 Signed in plate

Category

1930s Landscape Prints

Materials

Ink, Linocut

Eduardo PaolozziWhat are the Building Blocks of Structuralism?, Pop Art Screenprint by Paolozzi, 1970

$750

What are the Building Blocks of Structuralism?, Pop Art Screenprint by Paolozzi

By Eduardo Paolozzi

Located in Long Island City, NY

Eduardo Paolozzi, British (1924 - 2005) - Inside Down Under... What are the Building Blocks of Structuralism? I, Portfolio: General Dynamic F.U.N. Portfolio, Year: 1970, Medium: Scre...

Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Shepard FaireyModest Mouse, The Lonesome Crowded West, Apt. Block, Shepard Fairey, 2024

$1,400

Modest Mouse, The Lonesome Crowded West, Apt. Block, Shepard Fairey

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Shepard Fairey is a major influencer in the street art movement along side Banksy, Mr. Brainwash, and others.

Category

2010s Street Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Lisa Houck'Chittering & Chattering VI' Folk bright blue/white linoleum bird block print, 2021

$475

'Chittering & Chattering VI' Folk bright blue/white linoleum bird block print

By Lisa Houck

Located in Wellesley, MA

Broward County Cultural Affairs Office/Public Art Department, Florida: Public Art Commission to create paintings and printed materials for four libraries in Broward County, 2003.

Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Prints

Materials

Linocut

Antique Japanese Hokusai's Wood Block Print “Woman Doing Her Hair”

$480Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Hokusai's Wood Block Print “Woman Doing Her Hair”

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print “Woman Doing Her Hair” Signed By Katsushika Hokusai 19thC Measures - 12 3/4" x 10 5/8" x 3/4" This Japanese woodblock print, titled 'Woman Doing H...

Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Wood Block Print “Miya Shichiri Ferry Crossing”, Hiroshige's Tokaido

$480Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Wood Block Print “Miya Shichiri Ferry Crossing”, Hiroshige's Tokaido

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print “Miya Shichiri Ferry Crossing” From The Tokaido Series Signed By Utagawa Hiroshige 19thC Measures - 17" x 20 3/4" x 3/4" This is a Japanese woodbl...

Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Georges MeunierBloques (Road Block), 1905

$450

Bloques (Road Block)

By Georges Meunier

Located in Fairlawn, OH

This establishment still exists under the name “ Sagot - Le Garrec ” and is one of the oldest art galleries still in operation. Edmond Sagot is the first contemporary art dealer t...

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Utagawa Hiroshige Antique Japanese Block Print “Tomioka Hachiman Shrine” C1856

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Utagawa Hiroshige Antique Japanese Block Print “Tomioka Hachiman Shrine” C1856

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Block Print “Tomioka Hachiman Shrine” from Series “100 Famous Views of Edo” Signed by Utagawa Hiroshige C1856. Measures - 14.75"H x 17.25"W x .25"D. This is an...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

George RaabThe Net Linoleum Block Print, Framed, Signed, Circa 1930, 10x13.25", 1936

$1,740

The Net Linoleum Block Print, Framed, Signed, Circa 1930, 10x13.25"

By George Raab

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This piece is an original linoleum block print created and printed by George Raab. The lower margin is titled and signed by the artist in graphite. The lower left has the title. The ...

Category

1930s Landscape Prints

Materials

Linocut

Clifton KarhuShrine, wood block print, Japan, yellow, brown, black, graphic, Karhu, 1976

$1,100

Shrine, wood block print, Japan, yellow, brown, black, graphic, Karhu

By Clifton Karhu

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Shrine, wood block print, Japan, yellow, brown, black, graphic, Karhu

Category

1970s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Driftwood

Mimmo PaladinoHuge Italian Neo Expressionist Mimmo Paladino Linoleum Block Print Atlantico, 1987

$5,500

Huge Italian Neo Expressionist Mimmo Paladino Linoleum Block Print Atlantico

By Mimmo Paladino

Located in Surfside, FL

Publications: Mimmo Paladino's graphics by Enzo Di Martino, Ed. Art of this Century, n.104, p.125 Atlantico is a 1987 linocut print by Mimmo Paladino from the rare series of seven gr...

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Linocut

Mimmo PaladinoHuge Italian Neo Expressionist Mimmo Paladino Linoleum Block Print Atlantico, 1987

$5,500

Huge Italian Neo Expressionist Mimmo Paladino Linoleum Block Print Atlantico

By Mimmo Paladino

Located in Surfside, FL

Publications: Mimmo Paladino's graphics by Enzo Di Martino, Ed. Art of this Century, n.104, p.125 Atlantico is a 1987 linocut print by Mimmo Paladino from the rare series of seven gr...

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Linocut

Mimmo PaladinoHuge Italian Neo Expressionist Mimmo Paladino Linoleum Block Print Atlantico, 1987

$5,500

Huge Italian Neo Expressionist Mimmo Paladino Linoleum Block Print Atlantico

By Mimmo Paladino

Located in Surfside, FL

Publications: Mimmo Paladino's graphics by Enzo Di Martino, Ed. Art of this Century, n.104, p.125 Atlantico is a 1987 linocut print by Mimmo Paladino from the rare series of seven gr...

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Linocut

Japanese Framed Wood Block Print by Takahashi Shozan III, 1920s

$1,200

Japanese Framed Wood Block Print by Takahashi Shozan III, 1920s

By Takahashi Shuka

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A Japanese folk art woodblock print by Shozan Takahashi of the Otsu-e School.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Prints

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print Of Scene From Sumidagawa Play, Tsukioka

$480Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print Of Scene From Sumidagawa Play, Tsukioka

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print Of Scene From Sumidagawa Play Signed By Kogyo Tsukioka 19thC Measures - 13 3/8" x 18" x 1 1/4" This antique Japanese woodblock print, signed by Ko...

Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Kuniyoshi's Wood Block Print “The Floating Bridge Of Dreams”

$480Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Kuniyoshi's Wood Block Print “The Floating Bridge Of Dreams”

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print “The Floating Bridge Of Dreams” Signed By Utagawa Kuniyoshi 19thC Measures - 16" x 12 3/4" x 1 3/8" A 19th-century Japanese woodblock print titled...

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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

SarahGracePink Lady IX, Block Print on Paper, Purple & Magenta Woman Portrait, Nude Figure, 2019

$150

Pink Lady IX, Block Print on Paper, Purple & Magenta Woman Portrait, Nude Figure

By SarahGrace

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Pink Lady IX" (2019) by SarahGrace Archival ink on archival paper, block print; woman, nude, figurative portrait, pink & purple pigment Hand-signed by artist Certificate of Authenti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Screen

SarahGracePink Lady VII, Block Print on Paper, Purple & Pink, Woman Portrait, Nude Figure, 2019

$150

Pink Lady VII, Block Print on Paper, Purple & Pink, Woman Portrait, Nude Figure

By SarahGrace

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Pink Lady VII" (2019) by SarahGrace Archival ink on archival paper, block print; woman, nude, figurative portrait, pink & purple pigment Hand-signed by artist Certificate of Authent...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Screen

SarahGracePink Lady X, Block Print on Paper, Hot Pink Woman Portrait, Nude Figure, 2019

$150

Pink Lady X, Block Print on Paper, Hot Pink Woman Portrait, Nude Figure

By SarahGrace

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Pink Lady X" (2019) by SarahGrace Archival ink on archival paper, block print; woman, nude, figurative portrait, hot pink pigment Hand-signed by artist Certificate of Authenticity I...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Screen

Japanese Wood Block Print Interior of Asakusa Temple by Eisho Narazaki

$3,000

Japanese Wood Block Print Interior of Asakusa Temple by Eisho Narazaki

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese Wood Block Print Artist: Eisho Narazaki (1864-1936) Title: Asakusa Kannon-do no naido (Interior of the Kannon Temple at Asakusa) Year of Creation: 1932 Pencil marked title ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Gretchen Dow Simpson1997 Gretchen Dow Simpson 'Block Island' USA Serigraph Vintage, 1997

$1,250

1997 Gretchen Dow Simpson 'Block Island' USA Serigraph Vintage

By Gretchen Dow Simpson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This striking limited edition serigraph by celebrated graphic artist Gretchen Simpson, titled Block Island, was published in 1997 in an edition of 120 copies. This impression is part...

Category

1990s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Framed Wood Block Print Kabuki Character by Japanese Artist Takahashi Shozan

$1,200

Framed Wood Block Print Kabuki Character by Japanese Artist Takahashi Shozan

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A Japanese Folk Art woodblock print by Shozan Takahashi of the Otsu-e School.

Category

20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Prints

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Sylvia Spicuzza'Figural Abstraction' original black and white block print by Sylvia Spicuzza, n.d.

$1,750

'Figural Abstraction' original black and white block print by Sylvia Spicuzza

By Sylvia Spicuzza

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Figural Abstraction' is an original block print by American artist and teacher Sylvia Spicuzza.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print Of A Geisha Escorted By Shoki c1920

$480Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print Of A Geisha Escorted By Shoki c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print Of A Geisha Escorted By Shoki, Vanquisher Of Demons Unsigned 1920 Measures - 15 1/2" x 11 1/4" x 7/8" This is a Japanese woodblock print from 1920...

Category

Early 20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print “Lake Suwa In Shinano Province” By Hiroshige

$480Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print “Lake Suwa In Shinano Province” By Hiroshige

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print “Lake Suwa In Shinano Province” From Series 36 Views Of Mt. Fuji Signed By Utagawa Hiroshige 19thC Measures - 13 3/4" x 17 5/8" x 3/4" This is an ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Lisa Houck"Watching and Waiting, " Folk inspired Blue Linoleum Block Print of Owls, 2015

$2,100

"Watching and Waiting, " Folk inspired Blue Linoleum Block Print of Owls

By Lisa Houck

Located in Wellesley, MA

Watching and Waiting, Linoleum Block Print, Edition 10, 35 1/4 x 23 1/4 Inches, is one of a series of 8 large (this size) and 6 small (11 5/8 Inches x 11 5/8 Inches) linoleum block ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Linocut

Lisa Houck"Chittering and Chattering, " Folk inspired Blue Linoleum Block Print of Birds, 2016

$2,100

"Chittering and Chattering, " Folk inspired Blue Linoleum Block Print of Birds

By Lisa Houck

Located in Wellesley, MA

Chittering and Chattering, Linoleum Block Print, Ed. 10, 35 1/4 x 23 1/4 Inches is one of a series of 8 large (this size, various shades of blue) and 6 small (11 5/8 Inches x 11 5/8...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Linocut

SarahGraceRipple, Ink on Paper Abstract Pattern Block print, Hot pink & orange gradient, 2021

$200

Ripple, Ink on Paper Abstract Pattern Block print, Hot pink & orange gradient

By SarahGrace

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Ripple" (2021) by SarahGrace Oil and water-based ink relief print Ink on Paper Block Print, Hot Pink, Orange, Peach Color Gradient, Linework, Pattern Woodcut and Linocut / Monotype...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Oil, Archival Paper

SarahGracePink Lady V, Block Print on Paper, Woman Portrait with Hair in Bun, Nude Figure, 2019

$150

Pink Lady V, Block Print on Paper, Woman Portrait with Hair in Bun, Nude Figure

By SarahGrace

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Pink Lady V" (2019) by SarahGrace Archival ink on archival paper, block print; woman, nude, figurative portrait Hand-signed by artist Certificate of Authenticity Included Framing Av...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Screen

SarahGracePink Lady IV, Block Print on Paper, Woman Portrait with Hair in Bun, Nude Figure, 2019

$150

Pink Lady IV, Block Print on Paper, Woman Portrait with Hair in Bun, Nude Figure

By SarahGrace

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Pink Lady IV" (2019) by SarahGrace Archival ink on archival paper, block print; woman, nude, figurative portrait Hand-signed by artist Certificate of Authenticity Included Framing A...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Screen, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Eduardo PaolozziWhat are the Building Blocks of Structuralism? I, Pop Art Lithograph by Paolozzi, 1970

$750

What are the Building Blocks of Structuralism? I, Pop Art Lithograph by Paolozzi

By Eduardo Paolozzi

Located in Long Island City, NY

Eduardo Paolozzi, British (1924 - 2005) - Inside Down Under... What are the Building Blocks of Structuralism? I, Portfolio: General Dynamic F.U.N. Portfolio, Year: 1970, Medium: Phot...

Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Kim FrohsinBlocks No 1, 2000

$1,475

Blocks No 1

By Kim Frohsin

Located in Burlingame, CA

Archival Pigment Iris Print. Edition 4/12 with heavy hand coloring. A vibrant work with mixed media worked over the print.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Pigment

Robert DeyberAnother Chip Off the Old Block, 2007

$595

Another Chip Off the Old Block

By Robert Deyber

Located in Greenwich, CT

Another Chip Off the Old Block is a lithograph on paper, 7.5 x 9 inches image size, and initialed 'BD' lower right. From the edition of 395, numbered 15/275 (there were also 100 Rom...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Old Japanese Wood block print Shiro Kasamatsu. Lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do

$2,400

Old Japanese Wood block print Shiro Kasamatsu. Lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do

Located in Niiza, JP

Print size: 245 x 360 mm Sheet size: 270 x 385 mm Exterior: 330 x 480 mm A masterpiece by woodblock artist Shirou Kasamatsu　笠松紫浪 "Large Lantern of the Asakusa Kannon-do"　「浅草観音堂大提灯」 ...

Category

20th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

SiX FINE JAPANESE SILK BLOCK PRINT PICTURES AFTER UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE 1779-1858

$2,414 / set

SiX FINE JAPANESE SILK BLOCK PRINT PICTURES AFTER UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE 1779-1858

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of six Antique Japanese Woodblock Triptych watercolour prints after Utagawa Hiroshige 17...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Prints

Materials

Wood

Lisa Houck"Wading and Wondering" Folk inspired Blue/White Linoleum Block Print of Heron, 2015

$2,100

"Wading and Wondering" Folk inspired Blue/White Linoleum Block Print of Heron

By Lisa Houck

Located in Wellesley, MA

'Wading and Wondering,' Linoleum Block Print, Edition 10, 35 1/4 x 23 1/4 Inches, is one of a series of 8 related prints in this size in varying shades of blue.

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Linocut

Lisa Houck'Dipping and Diving' Folk inspired linoleum block print of ducks in blue/white, 2016

$2,100

'Dipping and Diving' Folk inspired linoleum block print of ducks in blue/white

By Lisa Houck

Located in Wellesley, MA

'Dipping and Diving' Linoleum Block Print, Edition 10, 35 1/4 x 23 1/4 Inches, is one of a series of 8 related prints in this size in varying shades of blue.

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Linocut

Eliza SouthwoodTower Block, Car Park and Civic Building diptych, 2021

$1,008

Tower Block, Car Park and Civic Building diptych

By Eliza Southwood

Located in Deddington, GB

Tower Block, Car Park and Civic Building diptych Overall size cm : H291 x W201 Tower Block – Manaus, Eliza Southwood Limited Edition Silkscreen Print of 20 Silkscreen Print on Paper...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Lisa Houck"Flying and Fishing, " Folk inspired Blue Linoleum Block Print of Bird in Flight, 2015

$2,100

"Flying and Fishing, " Folk inspired Blue Linoleum Block Print of Bird in Flight

By Lisa Houck

Located in Wellesley, MA

Flying and Fishing, Linoleum Block Print, Edition 10, 35 1/4 x 23 1/4 Inches, is one of a series of 8 large (this size) and 6 small (11 5/8 Inches x 11 5/8 Inches) linoleum block pr...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Linocut

Monica MajoliAmy Used Twice (block), 2011

$3,500

Amy Used Twice (block)

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Monica Majoli Amy Used Twice (block), 2011 Aquatint and etching on BFK Rives 250 g. 30 x 19.5 inches (76.2 x 49.5 cm) Edition 3/10

Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Pierre ClerkBlock Island, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Pierre Clerk, 1971

$1,200

Block Island, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Pierre Clerk

By Pierre Clerk

Located in Long Island City, NY

Block Island by Pierre Clerk, Canadian (1928 - ) Year: 1971 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 150 Image Size: 12 x 12 inches Paper Size: 14 x 18 in. (35.56 x...

Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

1940s Hand Colored Block Print on Textile

$1,587Sale Price|20% Off

1940s Hand Colored Block Print on Textile

Located in Vienna, Austria

This 1940s, colored block print on linen from Slovakia, shows a couple in love in a picturesque land scape. The pictures is made for wall decoration and is now framed. "I love you ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Slovak Folk Art Prints

Materials

Linen

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Block Print Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of block print art you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 24 Modern versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of block print art among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of block print art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, black, beige and blue. Creating an object in our assortment of block print art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Carmen de Vos, Lisa Houck, James McConnell (Mac) Anderson, Petrus Amuthenu and Actofel Ilovu are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in paper, linocut and ink — can elevate any room of your home.

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The price for a piece of block print art in our collection starts at $45 and tops out at $7,087 with the average selling for $450.

Questions About Block Print Art

What is Indian block printing?
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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.
What is a printing block called?
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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.
What is the oldest example of block printing?
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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.
Which Indian state is famous for block printing?
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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.
What is a print in art?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
In art, a print is a work produced multiple times by transferring an image from a plate to another surface. Making a print can be as straightforward as pressing a painted surface against another surface or as complex as triggering a chemical reaction to create an image. Artists embrace different techniques to yield various effects: some printing techniques, like etching, emphasize lines, for example, while others, like lithograph printing, are better for creating soft textures. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of art prints.
How do I identify my art prints?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To identify your art prints, first look for an artist's signature, usually found in the bottom corner or on the back of the piece. You can use the app Smartify to take a photo of the signature or conduct a reverse image search to learn who the artist is. From there, you can explore online resources and art catalogues to learn more about your print. Should you need assistance, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of art prints on 1stDibs.
Are art prints worth money?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
Yes, some art prints are worth money. However, values vary greatly. A number of factors influence the potential selling price of art prints, including age, maker, technique, size, the original number of prints produced, the image quality and the condition of the paper. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can provide you with an estimated value for any prints that you own based on these factors. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of art prints.
Do art prints appreciate in value?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art prints typically increase in value, but this depends on the artist and whether demand for his or her work increases over time.
How do I know if my art prints are valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
To know if your art prints are valuable, conduct research on them. Begin by using the artist's signature to identify the maker, and then consult trusted online resources to find out how much similar prints made by them have sold for in the past. Keep in mind that the quality of the image and the condition of the paper will impact its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can evaluate your print and give you an estimate as to how much it is worth. Shop a large collection of art prints on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if an art print is real?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
To tell if an art print is real, first take the time to learn about the artist and the types of prints that they have produced. Identifying characteristics vary based on the print method, and some artists have incorporated certain flourishes or markings that can aid in authentication. Researching the artist and their techniques using information available from trusted online resources can help you determine what to look for. Alternatively, you can take your print to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer to seek an expert opinion. Find a large selection of art prints on 1stDibs.
Are original art prints worth anything?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
Yes, original art prints may be worth something. However, the value of prints varies greatly based on the artist, age, image quality, historical significance, availability and overall condition. To find out how much a print that you own may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer, who can evaluate your piece based on its characteristics and history and give you an estimated fair market value for it. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of art prints.
Are numbered art prints worth anything?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
Yes, numbered art prints may be worth something. The artist who produced the print and its age, subject matter, image condition and overall condition all contribute to its value. In addition, the number of prints that were in the series will also influence a piece's potential value. If you have a numbered print, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can help you determine how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of art prints.
Are limited edition art prints worth money?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
Yes, some limited edition art prints are worth money. Because only a certain number of prints are produced in a limited series, they often increase in value over the years. Factors like the artist, age, image quality and overall condition of the print will determine how much a particular piece is worth. To find out the value of any prints you own, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of art prints on 1stDibs.