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.

Framed Woodblock Prints

Japanese Mid Century Woodblock

Signed Stephen White "Lady Holding a Baby" Rice Paper Woodblock Print, Framed

$1,190Sale Price|30% Off

Signed Stephen White "Lady Holding a Baby" Rice Paper Woodblock Print, Framed

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Elegant "Lady Holding a Baby" Print on Laid Rice Paper woodcut print by Stephen White (American, b. 1939). In an early example of White's signature style, a stylized, minimalist figu...

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Prints

Materials

Steel

Japanese Antiques Serizawa Keisuke [Namu Amida Butsu] Woodblock print, framed

$700

Japanese Antiques Serizawa Keisuke [Namu Amida Butsu] Woodblock print, framed

Located in Niiza, JP

Serizawa Keisuke [Namu Amida Butsu 南無阿弥陀仏] Woodblock print, framed 320×290×30mm Glass surface A dyer blessed with a natural talent for creating free color sense and patterns The "Se...

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20th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

Paul JacouletColor Woodblock, 1954. Le Sculpteur de Tokobuei, 1954

$4,000

Color Woodblock, 1954. Le Sculpteur de Tokobuei

By Paul Jacoulet

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This beautiful color woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet was printed in 1954.

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Mid-20th Century Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper, Woodblock

19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Monks Having Tea, in Black Frame

$875

19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Monks Having Tea, in Black Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

Set inside a black frame and secured under glass, this Japanese 19th century woodblock print will be a great addition to any wall, perhaps hung above a credenza, altar table or sofa.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Paint, Paper

Antique Japanese Woodblock Triptych (3 Panel) Print by Toyohara, Framed, C1920

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Woodblock Triptych (3 Panel) Print by Toyohara, Framed, C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese woodblock triptych print by Toyohara, framed and dating to circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Asian Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of Two Women Making Love

$1,375

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of Two Women Making Love

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting two women making love.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Yoshida HiroshiBamboo Wood, Jizuri Seal, Japanese Woodblock Print, 1939

$5,200

Bamboo Wood, Jizuri Seal, Japanese Woodblock Print

By Yoshida Hiroshi

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Kept in a file since then, all together, unframed. This print comes with acid-free archival matting and backing for a 22” x 16” frame.

Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Washi Paper

Katsukawa ShunshōActor as Samurai - 18th Century Japanese Woodblock Print, c. 1772

$750

Actor as Samurai - 18th Century Japanese Woodblock Print

By Katsukawa Shunshō

Located in Soquel, CA

Actor as Samurai - 18th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Woodblock print depicting an actor, possibly Nakamura Denkuro II, as a samurai.

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Late 18th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut, Rice Paper

Framed Japanese 19th Century Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors Toyokuni III

$1,899

Framed Japanese 19th Century Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors Toyokuni III

Located in London, GB

Japanese 19th Century Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors Toyokuni III Original Woodcut by Toyokuni III (1786 - 1864) Of the Kabuki actors Bando Hikosaburo and Nizaemon Published...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple Making Love

$1,375

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple Making Love

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Erotic Framed Edo Period Shunga Woodblock Print of Couple, 19th Century

$895

Japanese Erotic Framed Edo Period Shunga Woodblock Print of Couple, 19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A special and engaging work, this woodblock print would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art/print collection or make for an eye catching, if somewhate risque, stand alon...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Kitagawa Utamaro 1"橋下男女魚釣 Man and Woman Fishing Under a Bridge" Framed Japanese Woodblock Print

$550

"橋下男女魚釣 Man and Woman Fishing Under a Bridge" Framed Japanese Woodblock Print

By Kitagawa Utamaro 1

Located in Austin, TX

Page Size: 20 x 7 in. Frame Size: 28.5 x 12.5 in. Artist: 喜多川歌麿Kitagawa Utamaro Title: "橋下男女魚釣Man and Woman Fishing Under a Bridge" Original Production Year: (1789-1801) Original Pub...

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1930s Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Woodcut

Ding Jitang Ji Tang Signed Large Framed Huxian School Chinese Woodblock Print

$2,495

Ding Jitang Ji Tang Signed Large Framed Huxian School Chinese Woodblock Print

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful Japanese style woodblock print by Chinese artist Ding Jitang (Ju Tang) featuring a rural peasant scene with two farmers working under a crescent moon by lamp light in the...

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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Prints

Materials

Paper

Suzuki HarunobuKabuki Actor in Blue Kimono - Original Woodblock Print, 1700's

$1,350

Kabuki Actor in Blue Kimono - Original Woodblock Print

By Suzuki Harunobu

Located in Soquel, CA

Kabuki Actor in Blue Kimono - Original Woodblock Print Original woodblock print depicting a Kabuki actor in a blue kimono by Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725-1770).

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1760s Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Framed Rare Japanese Woodblock Print Le Lotus Noir Chine by Paul Jacoulet

$4,000 / item

Framed Rare Japanese Woodblock Print Le Lotus Noir Chine by Paul Jacoulet

By Paul Jacoulet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet (French, 1896-1960) entitled Le Lotus Noir, Chine (The Black Lotus, China) presented in an impressive gilt wood frame.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Paul JacouletPaul Jacoulet Le Marie Seoul, Coriée, Woodblock Print, 1948, 1948

$2,800

Paul Jacoulet Le Marie Seoul, Coriée, Woodblock Print, 1948

By Paul Jacoulet

Located in Austin, TX

Paul Jacoulet ( France, Japan 1902 - 1960 ) Title: La Mariée Seoul, Corée Medium: Woodblock Print Size: 15.5 in. x 12 in. Movement: Showa Markings: Si...

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1940s Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Paul Jacoulet"Daikoku, Dieu de la Richesse" Japanese Style Woodblock Print, 1952

$2,500

"Daikoku, Dieu de la Richesse" Japanese Style Woodblock Print

By Paul Jacoulet

Located in Austin, TX

By Paul Jacoulet 15.5" x 12" Woodblock print on paper Framed Size: 22.5" x 18.5" About the artist: Paul Jacoulet (1896–1960) was a French-born artist who is best known for his wood...

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Utagawa Kunisada - Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada - Mid-19th Century, Mid-19th Century

$412

Utagawa Kunisada - Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada - Mid-19th Century

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Roma, IT

Includes frame: 45.5 x 35.5 cm Fairs conditions : stains and yellowing of paper Utagawa Kunisada , also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786 - 1865), was the most popular, prolifi...

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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Framed Rare Japanese Woodblock Print Le Genie Sans Nom by Paul Jacoulet

$3,800

Framed Rare Japanese Woodblock Print Le Genie Sans Nom by Paul Jacoulet

By Paul Jacoulet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet (French, 1896-1960) entitled Le Genie Sans Nom, Coree, (The Unknown Genie) presented in a nice wood frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Apres La Pluie Tarang Yap by Paul Jacoulet

$3,600

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Apres La Pluie Tarang Yap by Paul Jacoulet

By Paul Jacoulet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet (French, 1896-1960) entitled Apres Le Pluie.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Prints

Materials

Brass

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Apres La Pluie Tarang Yap by Paul Jacoulet

$3,200

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Apres La Pluie Tarang Yap by Paul Jacoulet

By Paul Jacoulet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet (French, 1896-1960) entitled Apres Le Pluie.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Hiroshi YoshidaHimeji Castle - Morning, Jizuri Seal, Japanese Woodblock Print, 1926

$1,600

Himeji Castle - Morning, Jizuri Seal, Japanese Woodblock Print

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Kept in a file since then, all together, unframed. This print comes with acid-free archival matting and backing for a 22” x 16” frame.

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Early 20th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Washi Paper

Mike GoscinskyShift Change, Social Realist Woodblock Print by Mike Goscinsky

$2,500

Shift Change, Social Realist Woodblock Print by Mike Goscinsky

Located in Long Island City, NY

Shift Change Mike Goscinsky, American (1933–2021) Woodblock on thin wove paper, signed, titled and numbered in pencil Edition of 15/75 Image Size: 14 x 19 inches Size: 22 x 26.5 in. ...

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1990s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Antique Japanese Erotic Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple in Gilt Frame

$1,375

Antique Japanese Erotic Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple in Gilt Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood

Traditional Japanese Woodblock Print by Nishijima Katsuyuki

$1,088

Traditional Japanese Woodblock Print by Nishijima Katsuyuki

Located in Weesp, NL

It comes with the beautiful original Japanese wooden frame. This woodblock print is a fine example of Nishijima's work, capturing the serene beauty and cultural essence of tradition...

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Man and a Woman Making Love

$1,375

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Man and a Woman Making Love

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Stephen WestfallStephen Westfall - Jig -Geometric Abstraction Abstract woodblock signed/N Framed, 2005

$2,000

Stephen Westfall - Jig -Geometric Abstraction Abstract woodblock signed/N Framed

Located in New York, NY

Stephen Westfall Jig, 2005 Woodblock, on Hiromi Iwa Hara-shi Kasa Japanese paper Signed, dated 2005 and numbered 10/35 in graphite pencil on the front Frame included Elegantly floate...

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Early 2000s Post-Minimalist Abstract Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Utagawa ToyokuniKabuki Actor with Pine-Patterned Robe - Japanese Woodblock Print, early 1800s

$900

Kabuki Actor with Pine-Patterned Robe - Japanese Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Toyokuni

Located in Soquel, CA

Kabuki Actor with Pine-Patterned Robe - Japanese Woodblock Print Finely detailed woodblock by Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825).

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Early 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)"Kabuki Actors Combat Scene" Antique Japanese Woodblock Print of Samurai, 1850s

$375

"Kabuki Actors Combat Scene" Antique Japanese Woodblock Print of Samurai

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Austin, TX

Page Size: 13 x 27 in. Frame Size: 21.5 x 32.5 in. This triptych features a dramatic fight scene of Kabuki theatre performed by three actors.

Category

19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Suzuki HarunobuDeutzia Flowers: The Wife of Kasamori - Original Woodblock Print, 1769

$900

Deutzia Flowers: The Wife of Kasamori - Original Woodblock Print

By Suzuki Harunobu

Located in Soquel, CA

Deutzia Flowers: The Wife of Kasamori - Original Woodblock Print Deutzia Flowers: The Wife of Kasamori, from the Series "Beauties of the Floating World Associated with Flowers" by S...

Category

1760s Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut, Ink, Rice Paper

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Women in Blue Kimono Playing Stringed Shamisen, Antique Japanese Woodblock Print, 1840-1860

$1,200

Women in Blue Kimono Playing Stringed Shamisen, Antique Japanese Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Austin, TX

This woodblock print on paper is ready to hang in a simple frame with linen liner and silver leaf finish.

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19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Yoshida HiroshiIn a Temple Yard, Jizuri Seal, Japanese Woodblock Print, 1931

$1,800

In a Temple Yard, Jizuri Seal, Japanese Woodblock Print

By Yoshida Hiroshi

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Hiroshi Yoshida (Japanese, 1876-1950) Signed: Hiroshi Yoshida, (in pencil, lower, right) " In a Temple Yard " (titled, lower, left) 1931, (dated, lower, center) Color woodblock p...

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Early 20th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Washi Paper

Yoshida HiroshiFuji Yama from Miho, Jizuri Seal, Japanese Woodblock Print, 1935

$5,200

Fuji Yama from Miho, Jizuri Seal, Japanese Woodblock Print

By Yoshida Hiroshi

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Kept in a file since then, all together, unframed. This print comes with acid-free archival matting and backing for a 22” x 16” frame.

Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Washi Paper

Festival Procession Of A Daimyo - Original Woodblock Print, 18th Century

$900

Festival Procession Of A Daimyo - Original Woodblock Print

Located in Soquel, CA

Procession Of A Daimyo - Original Woodblock Print Original woodblock print depicting the procession of a Daimyo. Ten Japanese soldiers are seen as they aid in transporting the Daimy...

Category

Late 18th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Wood Panel, Rice Paper

Utagawa YoshiikuCourtesans at Yoshiwara Edomachi - Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper, late 19th Century

$675

Courtesans at Yoshiwara Edomachi - Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper

By Utagawa Yoshiiku

Located in Soquel, CA

Courtesan at Yoshiwara Edomachi - Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper Full color woodcut print of two women in elaborate gowns by Utagawa Yoshiiku (Ochiai Yoshiiku) (Japane...

Category

1860s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)"Jiraiya the Toad Ninja, Kabuki Actor" Antique Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper, 1852

$1,800

"Jiraiya the Toad Ninja, Kabuki Actor" Antique Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Austin, TX

Page Size: 13.5 x 7 in. Frame Size: 21 x 14 in. A striking and dramatic woodblock print that portrays a celebrated kabuki actor, captured in a moment of poised, high-stakes drama.

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19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Kabuki Actor - Woodblock Print attr. to Utagawa Kunisada - Mid-19th Century, Mid-19th Century

$412

Kabuki Actor - Woodblock Print attr. to Utagawa Kunisada - Mid-19th Century

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Roma, IT

Includes frame: 53 x 39 cm Good conditions except for some stains Utagawa Kunisada , also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786 - 1865), was the most popular, prolific and commerci...

Category

Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Utagawa Toyokuni"Various Himochi" Wagashi Festival Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni, 19th Century

$1,295Sale Price|30% Off

"Various Himochi" Wagashi Festival Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni

By Utagawa Toyokuni

Located in Soquel, CA

"Various Himochi" Wagashi Festival Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni Rare oversized early 19th century 5-tiered woodblock by Utagawa Ichiyosai Toyokuni, (Japan, 1769-182...

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1820s Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

FitzgeraldBoat with Houses Landscape Woodblock Print (Possibly Woodstock School of Art), Mid-20th Century

$400

Boat with Houses Landscape Woodblock Print (Possibly Woodstock School of Art)

Located in Houston, TX

Small black and white woodblock print depicting boat with houses. Possibly from the Woodstock School of Art.

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Carol Summers"Casa Marquez" Original Woodblock Print, Signed and Numbered 93/100, 1989

$2,120Sale Price|20% Off

"Casa Marquez" Original Woodblock Print, Signed and Numbered 93/100

By Carol Summers

Located in Soquel, CA

"Casa Marquez" Original Woodblock Print, Signed and Numbered 93/100 Boldly colored woodblock print by Carol Summers (American, 1925-2016).

Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper, Woodcut

Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)'Lovers of Okazaki' Original Erotic Shunga Woodblock Print by Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1850

$5,220

'Lovers of Okazaki' Original Erotic Shunga Woodblock Print by Utagawa Hiroshige

By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Special attention is paid to the faces of the figures; their hair and features show highly detailed 'key lines' that demonstrate the mastery of the block carver. 3.63 x 4.5 inches, ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Elegant Amusements of Eastern Genji - Japanese Triptych Woodblock Print on Paper, 1854

$1,085Sale Price|30% Off

Elegant Amusements of Eastern Genji - Japanese Triptych Woodblock Print on Paper

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Soquel, CA

Elegant Amusements of Eastern Genji - Japanese Triptych Woodblock Print on Paper Dynamic woodblock print with several elegantly dressed figures by Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) ...

Category

1850s Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Hermann Israel FechenbachRare 1922 German Jewish Judaica Zion Woodcut Woodblock Print Hermann Fechenbach, 1922

$1,200

Rare 1922 German Jewish Judaica Zion Woodcut Woodblock Print Hermann Fechenbach

By Hermann Israel Fechenbach

Located in Surfside, FL

A second exhibition of oils, pencil drawings, coloured linocut and woodblock prints held later in the year was opened by the mayor of Oxford and critically acclaimed.

Category

1980s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Set of Four Giltwood Framed Japanese Ryoshu Yamaguchi Woodblock series

$3,400 / set

Set of Four Giltwood Framed Japanese Ryoshu Yamaguchi Woodblock series

Located in Dallas, TX

An exquisite set of four giltwood framed Japanese woodblock prints depicting Yōkai theatrical characters.

Category

20th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Kitagawa Utamaro 1"Cormorant and Egret" Japanese Woodblock Print of Birds in Water & Nature Poem, 1790

$150

"Cormorant and Egret" Japanese Woodblock Print of Birds in Water & Nature Poem

By Kitagawa Utamaro 1

Located in Austin, TX

This exquisite Japanese woodblock print, a kacho-e (bird-and-flower picture), depicts two distinct water birds in a serene, subtly colored aquatic setting.

Category

1790s Animal Prints

Materials

Paper, Woodcut

Kubo Shunman"Plovers at Tamagawa" from "Six Jewel Rivers" - Woodblock Print on Paper, c. 1787

$1,100

"Plovers at Tamagawa" from "Six Jewel Rivers" - Woodblock Print on Paper

Located in Soquel, CA

"Plovers at Tamagawa" from "Six Jewel Rivers" - Woodblock Print on Paper This print, sometimes titled "Chidori No Tamagawa" "Plovers at Tamagawa", is from the series Mu Tamagawa (...

Category

Late 18th Century Edo Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Kunichika ToyoharaKabuki Actor Diptych, Late 19th Century Figural Japanese Woodblock Prints (Pair), 1870s

$700Sale Price|20% Off

Kabuki Actor Diptych, Late 19th Century Figural Japanese Woodblock Prints (Pair)

By Kunichika Toyohara

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful late 19th century Japanese woodblock print diptych of two kabuki actors by Kunichika Toyohara (Japanese, 1835-1900).

Category

1870s Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Seizan Aoyama"Zen Horse 1" Showa Period Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper Red, Cream, Gray

$150

"Zen Horse 1" Showa Period Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper Red, Cream, Gray

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant woodblock print by that masterfully balances fluid motion with the minimalist restraint of Zen artistic tradition.

Category

Early 20th Century Edo More Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Antique Woodblock Landscape Picture, Japanese Art, Framed, Hiroshige, Victorian

$1,161

Antique Woodblock Landscape Picture, Japanese Art, Framed, Hiroshige, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Woodblock landscape picture. A Japanese, framed print in the manner of Hiroshige, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper

Carol Summers"Grave of Santa Anna's Leg" Original Woodblock Print, Signed Artist's Proof, c. 1989

$1,590Sale Price|40% Off

"Grave of Santa Anna's Leg" Original Woodblock Print, Signed Artist's Proof

By Carol Summers

Located in Soquel, CA

"Grave of Santa Anna's Leg" Original Woodblock Print, Signed Artist's Proof Boldly colored woodblock print by Carol Summers (American, 1925-2016).

Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper, Woodcut

20th Century Japanese Woodblock - Warriors, Unknown

$426

20th Century Japanese Woodblock - Warriors

Located in Corsham, GB

A dynamic Japanese woodblock print depicting two warriors in conflict.

Category

20th Century Portrait Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Scribe and Personal Assistant to the Shogun - Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper

$1,150

Scribe and Personal Assistant to the Shogun - Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper

Located in Soquel, CA

Scribe and Personal Assistant to the Shogun - Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper Detailed woodblock print by an unknown artist, In the style of Suzuki Harunobu.

Category

19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Rod Nelson 20th Century British cartoon woodblock print of angry cats by Rod Nelson, 1992

$474

20th Century British cartoon woodblock print of angry cats by Rod Nelson

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Rod Nelson (British, 20th Century) Angry cats woodblock print signed and dated ‘Rod Nelson 1992’ (lower left) 7.1/4 x 7.5/8 in. (18.3 x 19.3 cm.)

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20th Century Other Art Style Animal Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Shunbaisai HokueiActor Arashi Rikan II as Aburaya Yohei - Figurative Woodblock Print on Paper, 1836

$875

Actor Arashi Rikan II as Aburaya Yohei - Figurative Woodblock Print on Paper

Located in Soquel, CA

Actor Arashi Rikan II as Aburaya Yohei - Figurative Woodblock Print on Paper Woodblock print of kabuki actor by Shunbaisai Hokuei (Japanese, d. 1837). The actor is an oil seller, le...

Category

1830s Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Toshi YoshidaAntique Japanese Woodblock "Pine Tree of the Friendly Garden" Signed Print, 1950

$975

Antique Japanese Woodblock "Pine Tree of the Friendly Garden" Signed Print

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique Japanese woodblock print by Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995) . Print on paper.

Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Archival Paper

Utagawa Kunisada IIIUtagawa Kunisada III (1848-1920) Ukiyo-E Woodblock Print "Portrait Of Samurai"

$450

Utagawa Kunisada III (1848-1920) Ukiyo-E Woodblock Print "Portrait Of Samurai"

By Utagawa Kunisada III

Located in New York, NY

Title: Portrait Of Samurai Medium: Woodblock Print Style: Ukiyo-e Size: 13 1/2"" x 9 1/2"" Frame Size: 18 1/2"" x 14 1/2"" Signature: Kunisada Provenance: Collection from E...

Category

Early 20th Century Other Art Style Portrait Prints

Materials

Washi Paper, Woodcut

Vintage Japanese Original Woodblock in Stylish Frame by Tsuchiya Kōitsu, 1939

$700

Vintage Japanese Original Woodblock in Stylish Frame by Tsuchiya Kōitsu, 1939

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Please note: this is NOT a copy of a print. It is a real vintage woodblock from Japan and has been see by Auction house.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Chinoiserie Prints

Materials

Paper

Utagawa ToyokuniKabuki Actor in Water Lily Robe with Samurai Sword - Japanese Woodblock Print, early 1800s

$720Sale Price|20% Off

Kabuki Actor in Water Lily Robe with Samurai Sword - Japanese Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Toyokuni

Located in Soquel, CA

Kabuki Actor in Water Lily Robe with Samurai Sword- Japanese Woodblock Print Finely detailed woodblock by Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825).

Category

Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Rei Yuki"Window by the Sea" Mid-Century Modern Japanese Woodblock Print in Blue, Green, 1967

$2,200

"Window by the Sea" Mid-Century Modern Japanese Woodblock Print in Blue, Green

Located in Austin, TX

By Rei Yuki Medium: Wood block print on paper Page Size: 26 x 20 in. Framed Size: 27.5 x 21.5 in.

Category

1960s Abstract Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Woodcut

19th Century Japanese Woodblock Framed Triptych Scene Of A Kabuki Performance

$2,543

19th Century Japanese Woodblock Framed Triptych Scene Of A Kabuki Performance

Located in London, GB

Japanese Woodblock Triptych Scene Of A Kabuki Theatrical Performance Toyohara Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Framed, each woodblock print: 23 x 34.5cm C.1870 Meiji Period Good conditi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

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Framed Woodblock Prints For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of framed woodblock prints available for sale. A selection of these works in the abstract, contemporary and Impressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Framed woodblock prints available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, brown, white and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Salvador Dalí, Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Carol Summers, John Moore and Isaac Sithole are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in woodcut print, paper and paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, there are small framed woodblock prints measuring 0.1 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 140 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.

How Much are Framed Woodblock Prints?

The average selling price for framed woodblock prints we offer is $971, while they’re typically $104 on the low end and $885,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Framed 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?
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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?
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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.