What are Japanese woodblock prints?

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.

Are Japanese woodblock prints valuable?

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.

How do I identify Japanese woodblock prints?

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.

How can you tell if a woodblock print is real?

To tell if a woodblock print is real, turn it over. Due to the processes used to produce woodblock prints, it is usually possible to see the ink bleeding through on the reverse side of an original print. Reproductions will not have this characteristic since they are made by machine. If you're still uncertain whether your print is an original, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer, as it can be very difficult to tell a convincing reprint apart from a real woodblock without proper training. Find a wide variety of woodblock prints on 1stDibs.

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Chrysanthemum Yellow B

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Florham Park, NJ

100 Chrysanthemums Keika Hasegawa Kyoto, Japan Meji Era (ca. 1895) Japanese Woodblock Printed

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Keika Hasegawa
Chrysanthemum Yellow B, ca. 1895

H 20 in W 17 in

Chrysanthemum Yellow A

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Florham Park, NJ

100 Chrysanthemums Keika Hasegawa Kyoto, Japan Meji Era (ca. 1895) Japanese Woodblock Printed

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Keika Hasegawa
Chrysanthemum Yellow A, ca. 1895

H 20 in W 17 in

Chrysanthemum (Copper #2)

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Florham Park, NJ

100 Chrysanthemums Keika Hasegawa Kyoto, Japan Meji Era (ca. 1895) Japanese Woodblock Printed

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Keika Hasegawa
Chrysanthemum (Copper #2), 1895

H 20 in W 17 in

Chrysanthemum (Copper #4)

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Florham Park, NJ

100 Chrysanthemums Keika Hasegawa Kyoto, Japan Meji Era (ca. 1895) Japanese Woodblock Printed

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Watercolor, Woodcut

Keika Hasegawa
Chrysanthemum (Copper #4), 1895

H 20 in W 17 in

Chrysanthemum (Copper #3)

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Florham Park, NJ

100 Chrysanthemums Keika Hasegawa Kyoto, Japan Meji Era (ca. 1895) Japanese Woodblock Printed

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Watercolor, Woodcut

Keika Hasegawa
Chrysanthemum (Copper #3), 1895

H 20 in W 17 in

Chrysanthemum (Copper #1)

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Florham Park, NJ

100 Chrysanthemums Keika Hasegawa Kyoto, Japan Meji Era (ca. 1895) Japanese Woodblock Printed

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Watercolor, Woodcut

Keika Hasegawa
Chrysanthemum (Copper #1), 1895

H 20 in W 17 in

Chrysanthemum (Copper #5)

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Florham Park, NJ

100 Chrysanthemums Keika Hasegawa Kyoto, Japan Meji Era (ca. 1895) Japanese Woodblock Printed

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Watercolor, Woodcut

Keika Hasegawa
Chrysanthemum (Copper #5), 1895

H 20 in W 17 in

Botanica Asian Artl: Pair of Chrysanthemums

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Florham Park, NJ

inherent in the chrysanthemum in each color woodblock print. Following the artist sketch, an image is

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Botanica Asian Artl: Pair of Chrysanthemums

H 19.75 in W 16.75 in

Set of Nine Vintage Original Woodblock Chrysanthemum Prints on Washi Paper

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Houston, TX

Set of Nine vintage original woodblock chrysanthemum prints on washi paper, by late 19th century

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Meiji Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Set of Nine Vintage Original Woodblock Chrysanthemum Prints on Washi Paper

H 16.5 in W 13.25 in D 1.5 in

Set of Nine Vintage Original Woodblock Chrysanthemum Prints on Washi Paper

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Houston, TX

Set of Nine vintage original woodblock chrysanthemum prints on washi paper, by late 19th century

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Meiji Prints

Materials

Paper, Glass, Wood

Set of Nine Vintage Original Woodblock Chrysanthemum Prints on Washi Paper

H 16.5 in W 13.25 in D 1.5 in

Chrysanthemum, Plate 8 - Late 19th Century Botanical Japanese Woodblock Print

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Soquel, CA

Chrysanthemum, Plate 8 - Late 19th Century Botanical Japanese Woodblock Print by Keika Hasegawa

Category

1890s Edo Still-life Prints

Materials

Paper, Printer's Ink, Watercolor

Keika Hasegawa
Chrysanthemum, Plate 8 - Late 19th Century Botanical Japanese Woodblock Print, c.1890s

H 18.25 in W 14.25 in D 0.5 in

Chrysanthemum Pink & White

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Florham Park, NJ

100 Chrysanthemums Keika Hasegawa Kyoto, Japan Meji Era (ca. 1895) Japanese Woodblock Printed

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Keika Hasegawa
Chrysanthemum Pink & White, ca 1895

H 19.75 in W 16.75 in

Chikanobu Japanese Woodblock Print, Tokugawa Court Ladies, Chrysanthemum Flowers

By Yoshu Chikanobu

Located in London, GB

Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) Title: Woman Red with White Chrysanthemum Series Title: High

Category

Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Yoshu Chikanobu
Chikanobu Japanese Woodblock Print, Tokugawa Court Ladies, Chrysanthemum Flowers, late 19th century

H 14.06 in W 28.78 in D 0.04 in

Chrysanthemum Pink

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Florham Park, NJ

100 Chrysanthemums Keika Hasegawa Kyoto, Japan Meji Era (ca. 1895) Japanese Woodblock Printed

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Keika Hasegawa
Chrysanthemum Pink, ca 1895

H 19.75 in W 16.75 in

Chrysanthemum Orange

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Florham Park, NJ

100 Chrysanthemums Keika Hasegawa Kyoto, Japan Meji Era (ca. 1895) Japanese Woodblock Printed

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Keika Hasegawa
Chrysanthemum Orange, ca 1895

H 20 in W 17 in

Chrysanthemum Orange & Yellow

By Keika Hasegawa

Located in Florham Park, NJ

100 Chrysanthemums Keika Hasegawa Kyoto, Japan Meji Era (ca. 1895) Japanese Woodblock Printed

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Keika Hasegawa
Chrysanthemum Orange & Yellow, ca 1895

H 20 in W 17 in

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Chrysanthemum Woodblock Prints For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of chrysanthemum woodblock prints for sale on 1stDibs. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add chrysanthemum woodblock prints that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of orange, beige, white and more. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in archival pigment print and pigment print — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Chrysanthemum Woodblock Prints?

The average selling price for chrysanthemum woodblock prints we offer is $275, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $275 for the highest priced.

Questions About Chrysanthemum Woodblock Prints

What are Japanese woodblock prints?
1 Answer
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.
Are Japanese woodblock prints valuable?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify Japanese woodblock prints?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a woodblock print is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell if a woodblock print is real, turn it over. Due to the processes used to produce woodblock prints, it is usually possible to see the ink bleeding through on the reverse side of an original print. Reproductions will not have this characteristic since they are made by machine. If you're still uncertain whether your print is an original, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer, as it can be very difficult to tell a convincing reprint apart from a real woodblock without proper training. Find a wide variety of woodblock prints on 1stDibs.