What is a signed print?

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What if a print is signed but not numbered?

If a print is signed but not numbered, it may be an artist’s proof. Also called an AP, an artist’s proof is a print that the artist makes to test the printing process or for personal use and is not intended for sale. A signed but unnumbered print may also be a publisher's proof, a print that the publisher uses to assess image quality during the printing process. Find a wide variety of art prints on 1stDibs.

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 signed prints worth anything?

Similar to other artwork, hand-signed prints are more valuable than art that hasn't been signed by the artist. Where the signature is located does not have an effect on the value.

Is it worth buying signed prints?

Many art lovers believe that buying signed prints is worth it. Signed prints, especially hand-signed rather than plate-signed signatures, are often part of limited edition series. As a result, they may increase in value over time. Plus, compared to paintings, prints tend to be more affordable, making it possible to build a collection of art with less of an investment. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in art prints is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Shop a wide range of signed prints and other art on 1stDibs.

Is it worth buying a signed print?

Many art lovers believe that a signed print is worth buying. Art prints make it possible to build a collection of art at a lower price than what you'd typically expect to pay for paintings, and you can choose from thousands of options. Signed prints are particularly desirable because they often translate to added value on the secondary market, particularly when the artist signed them by hand. However, whether or not it's worth investing in signed art prints is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find art prints and other art on 1stDibs.

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.

Are plate signed prints worth anything?

Whether plate-signed prints are worth anything depends on the artist, the rarity of the piece, its condition and other factors. While artists’ editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, and so new collectors are often directed toward prints as a starting point, accessibility, however, does not mean prints appreciate at a different pace from other mediums. The market for paintings increases parallel to the prints market (and a signed work may be more valuable to collectors than an unsigned print). A certified appraiser or art industry professional can evaluate specific prints and determine their value. On 1stDibs, shop a range of prints from some of the world’s top galleries.

How much is a signed Picasso print worth?

A signed Picasso print can be worth quite a bit of money. In 2022, a signed print titled "Le Repas frugal" ("The Frugal Repast") by the revolutionary Spanish artist sold for $8 million.While a Cubist painting by the artist sold for $179 million in 2015, the price range for original Pablo Picasso prints is vast. A signed Picasso print can garner millions of dollars at auction, even as a lesser-known lithograph might sell for somewhere in the low five figures.It's important to note that determining the value of any collectible depends on a variety of factors. Fine art prints are more valuable when they are signed by the artist , and experts suggest that a print's value can gradually increase over time. A signed Picasso print's precise worth, however, will depend on its condition (paper is fragile!), subject matter and provenance. Larger prints as well as works in color are likely to be worth more than their smaller counterparts in black and white. The value of a print is also informed by whether the work is editioned or not, as well as the size and number of the edition . (A print from an edition run of 50 is theoretically more valuable than one from a run of 200.)Picasso created "The Frugal Repast" at the end of what is known as his "Blue Period," in which the artist stuck to a monochromatic palette of blue and blue-green for most of the paintings he produced between 1901 and 1904.The etching was made in 1904 in Paris using a recycled zinc plate that Picasso scraped clean of what was previously there. The print is part of what came to be known as the "Saltimbanque Suite," the artist's first major body of work in printmaking. And while Picasso had no formal training in printmaking, he was a tireless innovator with media, creating more than 20,000 paintings, drawings , prints, ceramics and sculptures throughout his lifetime.Find a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.

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Akira Kurosaki Signed Limited Edition Japanese Abstract Woodblock Print W-397

$395

Akira Kurosaki Signed Limited Edition Japanese Abstract Woodblock Print W-397

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully composed and richly colored abstract woodblock print by Japanese artist Akira Kurosaki ((黒崎彰).

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1990s Japanese Showa Prints

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Helen Hyde Signed Japanese Meiji Era Woodblock Woodcut Print The Hired Baby 1909

$795

Helen Hyde Signed Japanese Meiji Era Woodblock Woodcut Print The Hired Baby 1909

By Helen Hyde

Located in Studio City, CA

The print is hand signed in pencil in the lower right.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Prints

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Wood, Paper

Masuo Ikeda Signed Limited Edition Framed Erotic Japanese Mezzotint Print Venus

$795

Masuo Ikeda Signed Limited Edition Framed Erotic Japanese Mezzotint Print Venus

By Masuo Ikeda

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, striking, and highly erotic Japanese mezzotint print by renowned Japanese artist, painter, sculptor, printmaker Masuo Ikeda (1934-1997).

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Maruyama Park in Kyoto, Jizuri

$2,495

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Maruyama Park in Kyoto, Jizuri

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art and print collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent artwork in about any setting once framed.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Natori Shunsen Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Kikugoro VI Adachi Motoemom

$1,245

Natori Shunsen Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Kikugoro VI Adachi Motoemom

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and quite rare woodblock print by famed Japanese artist/ master printmaker Natori Shunsen of well-known Japanese actor Onoe Kikugoro VI in the drama "Tengajaya-mura (or T...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Prints

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Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Hokuryo with Jizuri Seal, 1937

$2,149

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Hokuryo with Jizuri Seal, 1937

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

Would be a great addition to any Japanese art and print collection. Dimensions: 11" high, 16" wide.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Market in Mukden, Jizuri Seal

$2,149

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Market in Mukden, Jizuri Seal

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful image titled "Market in Mukden (「奉天市場」Hôten ichiba)" by one of Japan's finest 20th century artist and one of, if not the greatest working artist in the Shin-Hanga (new pr...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Hirato Nagasaki A

$1,695

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Hirato Nagasaki A

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully composed woodblock print by famed Japanese Sosaku Hanga printmaker Kiyoshi Saito.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Kunio Kaneko Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tabi 20, 1986

$295

Kunio Kaneko Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tabi 20, 1986

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, simple yet elegantly designed embossed woodblock print by Japanese artist Kunio Kaneko. This work is from his "Tabi" series (traditional Japanese socks for Geishas or w...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints

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Tadashi Nakayama Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Two Horses 1963

$1,495

Tadashi Nakayama Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Two Horses 1963

By Tadashi Nakayama

Located in Studio City, CA

This wonderfully designed, abstract work by esteemed Japanese printmaker Tadashi Nakayama. The print is pencil signed, numbered (13/80), dated 1963, stamped on the verso by the artis...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Japanese Edo 19th Century Signed Utagawa Kuniyoshi Diptych Woodblock Print

$2,175

Japanese Edo 19th Century Signed Utagawa Kuniyoshi Diptych Woodblock Print

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Edo period diptych woodblock print from the early to mid 19th century, signed by Utagawa Kuniyoshi.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Glass, Paint, Paper

Ichiro Fukushima Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Temple House

$795

Ichiro Fukushima Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Temple House

Located in Studio City, CA

The work is hand pencil signed, numbered (11/75) and titled (in Japanese) by the artist.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Muramasa Kudo Signed Limited Edition Japanese Serigraph Print Lilies in Stream

$995

Muramasa Kudo Signed Limited Edition Japanese Serigraph Print Lilies in Stream

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and engaging large limited edition serigraph print by Japanese artist/print master Muramasa Kudo (1948-) titled "Lilies in Stream".

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Prints

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Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tosyodai-Ji Nara

$1,949

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tosyodai-Ji Nara

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully composed, rare woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Plexiglass, Paper

Tadashi Nakayama Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Herd of Horses

$1,245

Tadashi Nakayama Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Herd of Horses

By Tadashi Nakayama

Located in Studio City, CA

This wonderfully designed, abstract work by esteemed Japanese printmaker Tadashi Nakayama. The print is pencil signed, numbered (46/65) and dated 1963 by the artist.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Shiro Kasamatsu Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Spring Rain at Kinokuni Mound

$995

Shiro Kasamatsu Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Spring Rain at Kinokuni Mound

By Shiro Kasamatsu

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully composed and quite engaging woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist/printmaker Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪, 1898-1991) titled "Spring Rain at Kinokuni Mound (Kinokunisak...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Eiza and Matsuomaru

$2,995

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Eiza and Matsuomaru

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

The limited edition print is signed in pencil, sealed in red ink, numbered (87/100), and dated (1953) by the artist.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Toshogu Shrine with Jizuri Seal

$2,149

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Toshogu Shrine with Jizuri Seal

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful image titled "Toshogu (Tōshō-gū ) Shrine)" by one of Japan's finest 20th century artist and one of, if not the greatest working artist in the Shin-Hanga (new print) move...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Bamboo Wood with Jizuri Seal

$2,149

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Bamboo Wood with Jizuri Seal

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful image titled "Bamboo Wood (Bamboo Grove/Takei Bayashi)" by one of Japan's finest 20th century artist and one of, if not the greatest working artist in the Shin-Hanga (ne...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Junichiro Sekino Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Wakanohana Waiting for Dohyo-ir

$1,595

Junichiro Sekino Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Wakanohana Waiting for Dohyo-ir

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

Would be a fantastic addition to any modern Japanese print collection or eye-catching stand-alone work.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints

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Okiie Hashimoto Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Snow Hill #7

$995

Okiie Hashimoto Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Snow Hill #7

By Okiie Hashimoto

Located in Studio City, CA

The work features a gorgeous wood grain sky pattern, wonderful composition and use of negative space, and beautiful use of mica to accentuate the frozen snow/ice in the foreground. ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Girl in Kimono

$1,595

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Girl in Kimono

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully composed and colored, limited edition woodblock print by famed Japanese artist Junichiro Sekino.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Toko Shinoda Signed Large Limited Edition Japanese Lithograph Print Moon, 1965

$4,500

Toko Shinoda Signed Large Limited Edition Japanese Lithograph Print Moon, 1965

By Toko Shinoda

Located in Studio City, CA

This print is hand-signed in pencil, titled, dated (1965), and numbered (3 /10) by the artist.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Eagle Hawk

$895

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Eagle Hawk

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

A bold abstract limited edition woodblock print by famed Japanese artist/printmaker Junichiro Sekino featuring a fierce bird likely an eagle or hawk.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Flowers & New York

$2,995

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Flowers & New York

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly wonderful and highly coveted limited edition woodblock print by famed Japanese artist/printmaker Junichiro Sekino.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Joshua Rome Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Tsukiyo Moonlit Night

$595

Joshua Rome Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Tsukiyo Moonlit Night

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully composed Japanese woodblock print by American born artist Joshua Rome titled "Tsukiyo" or Moonlit Night.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Kawase Hasui Rare Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Lakeside Shower, Matsue, 1932

$4,500

Kawase Hasui Rare Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Lakeside Shower, Matsue, 1932

By Kawase Hasui 1

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully designed, quite atmospheric original woodblock print by famed Japanese artist Kawase Hasui (1883-1957).

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nude E, 1966

$1,495

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nude E, 1966

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully composed, relatively rare woodblock print by famed Japanese Sosaku Hanga printmaker Kiyoshi Saito.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Kawase Hasui Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Rain at Yasuniwa, Nagano Prefecture

$2,495

Kawase Hasui Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Rain at Yasuniwa, Nagano Prefecture

By Kawase Hasui 1

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and wonderfully colored woodblock print by famed Japanese artist and Shin-Hanga master printmaker Kawase Hasui.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Syoren-In Kyoto

$1,795

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Syoren-In Kyoto

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Girl in Poncho

$1,495

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Girl in Poncho

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly wonderful and extremely rare limited edition woodblock print by famed Japanese artist Junichiro Sekino This print of a pensive young girl dressed in a poncho and hat (likely ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Tadashi Nakayama Signed Early Limited Edition Japanese Abstract Crane Print 1957

$995

Tadashi Nakayama Signed Early Limited Edition Japanese Abstract Crane Print 1957

By Tadashi Nakayama

Located in Studio City, CA

This wonderfully designed, boldly colored, abstract woodblock print by esteemed Japanese Sosaku Hanga artist/printmaker Tadashi Nakayama titled "Flying Crane (or Crane in Flight)".

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Horyu-ji Nara

$1,895

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Horyu-ji Nara

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Takeru AmanoTakeru Amano, Madonna - Signed Screen Print, Japanese Pop Art, 2024

$1,142

Takeru Amano, Madonna - Signed Screen Print, Japanese Pop Art

By Takeru Amano

Located in Hamburg, DE

Takeru Amano (Japaense, b. 1977) Madonna, 2024 Medium: Screenprint on 310gsm Somerset Satin Paper Dimensinos: 32 9/10 × 23 2/5 in 83.5 × 59.5 cm Edition 8/75: Hand-signed and numbered

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Prints

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Screen

Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl

$695

Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl

By Kaoru Kawano

Located in Studio City, CA

This work is a quite rare self-printed lifetime print. Prints made and signed by Kawano are becoming harder to find.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Hiroaki Shotei Japanese Woodblock Print “Inari Shrine At Oji” Signed C1936

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Hiroaki Shotei Japanese Woodblock Print “Inari Shrine At Oji” Signed C1936

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print “Inari Shrine At Oji” Signed by Hiroaki Shotei C1936.

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20th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Utagawa Kuniyoshi Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Saigyo-Hoshi (The Monk Saigyo)

$1,250

Utagawa Kuniyoshi Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Saigyo-Hoshi (The Monk Saigyo)

By Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful image by renowned Japanese artist/printmaker Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861 ) titled "Saigyo-Hoshi (no. 86) 西行法師 (The Monk Saigyo) (The Monk Saigyo)" from his famous seri...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tea House, 1965

$1,495

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tea House, 1965

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Keiko Minami Signed Limited Edition Japanese Etching Print Birds in Tree

$1,245

Keiko Minami Signed Limited Edition Japanese Etching Print Birds in Tree

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and rather whimsical etching by famed Japanese artist Keiko Minami who was known for her pictograph-like aquatints/etchings with a playful, childlike aesthetic.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Syoren-In Kyoto

$1,895

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Syoren-In Kyoto

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Mokuchu URUSHIBARAJapanese Print, Pair of horses playing (red) - Signed Woodcut

$171

Japanese Print, Pair of horses playing (red) - Signed Woodcut

By Mokuchu URUSHIBARA

Located in Paris, IDF

Mokuchu URUSHIBARA Pair of horses playing (red), c. 1930 Woodcut after on an ink drawing Signed with the artist's stamp On paper 28 x 39 cm (c. 11.02 x 15.35 in) INFORMATION : Engr...

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1930s Modern Animal Prints

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Woodcut

Toshi Yoshida'Woman In Bagdad' — 1950s Japanese Sôsaku-hanga Signed Woodblock Print, 1954

$1,100

'Woman In Bagdad' — 1950s Japanese Sôsaku-hanga Signed Woodblock Print

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Toshi Yoshida, 'Woman In Bagdad', color woodblock print, 1954, edition not stated. Signed, dated, and titled, in pencil.

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1950s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Print Tofuku-Ji, Kyoto ‘A’, 1961

$1,695

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Print Tofuku-Ji, Kyoto ‘A’, 1961

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contemporary Japanese printmakers of the 20th century. This print is of a temple guardian of Tofuku-Ji...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Ito Shinsui Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Snow at the Shrine

$8,500

Ito Shinsui Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Snow at the Shrine

By Ito Shinsui

Located in Studio City, CA

Reigle Newland, Amy, and Hamanaka Shinji, The female image: 20th century prints of Japanese beauties, 2000, p. 66, pl. 61.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Misty Day in Nikko, Jizuri Seal

$2,149

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Misty Day in Nikko, Jizuri Seal

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art and print collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent artwork in about any setting.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Benji Asada Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Pagoda at Yasaka in Winter Snow

$495

Benji Asada Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Pagoda at Yasaka in Winter Snow

By Benji Asada

Located in Studio City, CA

During his lifetime he produced both Sosaku Hanga and Shin Hanga prints. The print is signed with Asada's seal in the lower left corner and has a wood backing so likely framed in...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Signed Limited Edition Modern Abstract Japanese Woodblock Print Sunset Sailing

$295

Signed Limited Edition Modern Abstract Japanese Woodblock Print Sunset Sailing

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully composed, richly and brightly coloured modern abstract Japanese style woodblock print titled "Sunset Sailing" The work is hand pencil signed, numbered (58/350) and t...

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20th Century Modern Prints

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Metal

Kiyoshi Saito Signed & Sealed Japanese Woodblock Print Winter in Aizu the Skiers

$1,250

Kiyoshi Saito Signed & Sealed Japanese Woodblock Print Winter in Aizu the Skiers

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

This beautifully composed woodblock print featuring two skiers on a snowy pathway as a solidary figure passes in the foreground is by famed Japanese master printmaker/artist Kiyoshi ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Iwao Akiyama Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print of Nude Female Goddess

$869

Iwao Akiyama Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print of Nude Female Goddess

Located in Studio City, CA

The work has been matted and framed (in a beautiful gold gilt frame) and is ready to display The print is pencil signed, numbered (9/100), titled (in Japanese), dated (1978), and st...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Way to the Kasuga Shrine, Jizuri

$2,149

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Way to the Kasuga Shrine, Jizuri

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful image titled "Way to the Kasuga Shrine (Kasuga sando)" by one of Japan's finest 20th century artist and one of, if not the greatest working artist in the Shin-Hanga (new...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Hideo Hagiwara Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Masque Mask No 9

$1,995

Hideo Hagiwara Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Masque Mask No 9

By Hideo Hagiwara

Located in Studio City, CA

Wonderful large abstract print by famed Japanese master printer Hideo Hagiwara who was generally considered one of the finest post-World War II Sosaku Hanga artists.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Daitoku-Ji Kyoto D

$1,695

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Daitoku-Ji Kyoto D

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Joichi Hoshi Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Clump of Trees in Winter, 1976

$1,595

Joichi Hoshi Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Clump of Trees in Winter, 1976

By Joichi Hoshi

Located in Studio City, CA

It is quite a serene scene. The print is hand pencil signed (with some notation, perhaps a title, in Japanese) and sealed in red by Hoshi in the lower right corner/margin.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Keiko Minami Signed Limited Edition Japanese Etching Print Woman Girl With Bird

$1,245

Keiko Minami Signed Limited Edition Japanese Etching Print Woman Girl With Bird

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and rather whimsical etching by famed Japanese artist Keiko Minami who was known for her pictograph-like aquatints/etchings with a playful, childlike aesthetic.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Shoko UemuraJava Sparrow & Peach Blossoms — Mid-Century Japanese Signed Woodblock Print, c. 1950s

$400

Java Sparrow & Peach Blossoms — Mid-Century Japanese Signed Woodblock Print

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

He received "Bunka kunsho" (Order of Culture—the highest Japanese cultural and academic achievement award) from the Japanese government in 1984.

Category

1950s Showa Animal Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Ikarugano-Sato Horyu-Ji Nara A

$1,495

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Ikarugano-Sato Horyu-Ji Nara A

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Ed Japanese Woodblock Print My Son ‘II Me' Ctat’

$1,245

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Ed Japanese Woodblock Print My Son ‘II Me' Ctat’

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful portrait of the artist's young son by master Japanese artist or printer Junichiro Sekino. The print is stamped with artist's seal, signed in pencil, titled ("II me' ct...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Torii Kotondo Signed Pre-War Japanese Woodblock Print Steam Bath Yuge Vapor 1929

$4,500

Torii Kotondo Signed Pre-War Japanese Woodblock Print Steam Bath Yuge Vapor 1929

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and strongly composed woodblock print by renowned Japanese painter/artist Torii Kotondo.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Ed Japanese Woodblock Print Gion in Kyoto (G), 1963

$1,695

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Ed Japanese Woodblock Print Gion in Kyoto (G), 1963

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese artist/ printmaker Kiyoshi Saito.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Ohara Koson Signed Framed Japanese Asian Print Snipes and Reeds In a Stream

$595

Ohara Koson Signed Framed Japanese Asian Print Snipes and Reeds In a Stream

By Ohara Koson

Located in Studio City, CA

He was famous as a master of kachō-e (bird-and-flower) compositions. The print is signed in black and sealed in red in the lower corner.

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

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Japanese Print Signed For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese print signed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Japanese print signed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese print signed, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese print signed bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese print signed that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kiyoshi Saitō, Hiroshige and Yoshitoshi Mori produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Print Signed?

The average selling price for a Japanese print signed at 1stDibs is $950, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.

Questions About Japanese Print Signed

What is a signed print?
1 Answer
Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
A signed print is when the artwork was produced by the means of transferring ink into a particular medium like paper, wood, metal, etc., and then is hand-signed by the artist. And if the print is part of a 'limited edition' would be numbered as well.
What if a print is signed but not numbered?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
If a print is signed but not numbered, it may be an artist’s proof. Also called an AP, an artist’s proof is a print that the artist makes to test the printing process or for personal use and is not intended for sale. A signed but unnumbered print may also be a publisher's proof, a print that the publisher uses to assess image quality during the printing process. Find a wide variety of art prints on 1stDibs.
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 signed prints worth anything?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Similar to other artwork, hand-signed prints are more valuable than art that hasn't been signed by the artist. Where the signature is located does not have an effect on the value.
Irena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021
Yes. Prints may not have great value, but it increases if they are signed by a renowned artist. But other factors also play a role, such as a limited edition and one-of-a-kind. If a large number of people have a work, the exclusivity and therefore the value are reduced.
Is it worth buying signed prints?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
Many art lovers believe that buying signed prints is worth it. Signed prints, especially hand-signed rather than plate-signed signatures, are often part of limited edition series. As a result, they may increase in value over time. Plus, compared to paintings, prints tend to be more affordable, making it possible to build a collection of art with less of an investment. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in art prints is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Shop a wide range of signed prints and other art on 1stDibs.
Is it worth buying a signed print?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
Many art lovers believe that a signed print is worth buying. Art prints make it possible to build a collection of art at a lower price than what you'd typically expect to pay for paintings, and you can choose from thousands of options. Signed prints are particularly desirable because they often translate to added value on the secondary market, particularly when the artist signed them by hand. However, whether or not it's worth investing in signed art prints is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find art prints and other art on 1stDibs.
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.
Are plate signed prints worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Whether plate-signed prints are worth anything depends on the artist, the rarity of the piece, its condition and other factors. While artists’ editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, and so new collectors are often directed toward prints as a starting point, accessibility, however, does not mean prints appreciate at a different pace from other mediums. The market for paintings increases parallel to the prints market (and a signed work may be more valuable to collectors than an unsigned print). A certified appraiser or art industry professional can evaluate specific prints and determine their value. On 1stDibs, shop a range of prints from some of the world’s top galleries.
How much is a signed Picasso print worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 6, 2024
A signed Picasso print can be worth quite a bit of money. In 2022, a signed print titled "Le Repas frugal" ("The Frugal Repast") by the revolutionary Spanish artist sold for $8 million.

While a Cubist painting by the artist sold for $179 million in 2015, the price range for original Pablo Picasso prints is vast. A signed Picasso print can garner millions of dollars at auction, even as a lesser-known lithograph might sell for somewhere in the low five figures.

It's important to note that determining the value of any collectible depends on a variety of factors. Fine art prints are more valuable when they are signed by the artist, and experts suggest that a print's value can gradually increase over time. A signed Picasso print's precise worth, however, will depend on its condition (paper is fragile!), subject matter and provenance.

Larger prints as well as works in color are likely to be worth more than their smaller counterparts in black and white. The value of a print is also informed by whether the work is editioned or not, as well as the size and number of the edition. (A print from an edition run of 50 is theoretically more valuable than one from a run of 200.)

Picasso created "The Frugal Repast" at the end of what is known as his "Blue Period," in which the artist stuck to a monochromatic palette of blue and blue-green for most of the paintings he produced between 1901 and 1904.

The etching was made in 1904 in Paris using a recycled zinc plate that Picasso scraped clean of what was previously there. The print is part of what came to be known as the "Saltimbanque Suite," the artist's first major body of work in printmaking. And while Picasso had no formal training in printmaking, he was a tireless innovator with media, creating more than 20,000 paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics and sculptures throughout his lifetime.

Find a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.