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.

Japanese Prints 1950

Japanese Woodblock Art

Japanese Travel Posters

Japanese Limited Editions

Art Festival Poster

Japanese Wood Block

Kiyoshi Saito Woodblock Print

Materials

Paper

Vintage Figural Woodblock Print, Japanese, After Hashiguchi Goyo, Mid Century

$1,012

Vintage Figural Woodblock Print, Japanese, After Hashiguchi Goyo, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage figural woodblock print. A Japanese, washi paper reproduction after the original by Hashiguchi Goyō, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper, Glass

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. The print, created in 1953, is ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Prints

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Donald BrunTravel Poster: Swissair to Japan 1958 original vintage Swiss - Japanese, 1958

$956

Travel Poster: Swissair to Japan 1958 original vintage Swiss - Japanese

By Donald Brun

Located in London, GB

To see our other original vintage travel posters, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find th...

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Japanese Woodblock Artist French Lithograph Fauvist Colors School of Paris

By Shungo Sekiguchi

Located in Surfside, FL

Shungo Sekiguchi, (Japanese, 1911-2002): Lithograph in color on Rives paper Hand signed in pencil lower right, hand numbered It appears to be the village of Montmarte in Paris T...

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1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Erik NitscheGeneral Dynamics Original Vintage Poster - Nucleodynamics Japanese Erik Nitsche, 1955

$1,800

General Dynamics Original Vintage Poster - Nucleodynamics Japanese Erik Nitsche

By Erik Nitsche

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This original vintage poster, titled Nucleodynamics (Japanese), was designed by Erik Nitsche in 1955 as part of General Dynamics' celebrated Atoms for Peace campaign. Created to prom...

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1950s More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Léonard Tsuguharu FoujitaYoung Girl and Child with Baguette and a Jar of Milk - French Japanese, 1956

$1,200

Young Girl and Child with Baguette and a Jar of Milk - French Japanese

By Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita

Located in London, GB

This original lithograph is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Foujita” at the lower right margin. It is also inscribed in pencil “A.P” at the lower left margin. Our impression i...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Vintage Bamboo & Paper Wagasa Umbrella with Orizuru Print - Japan - Circa 1950's

$2,000

Vintage Bamboo & Paper Wagasa Umbrella with Orizuru Print - Japan - Circa 1950's

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage bamboo and oiled paper Wagasa umbrella or parasol - large size - hand made - featuring an Orizuru (origami folded crane) print against a red circle - overall printed textile ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

" Samurai " Color Lithograph by Kumi Sugaï 1958

$4,274

" Samurai " Color Lithograph by Kumi Sugaï 1958

By Kumi Sugai

Located in Weesp, NL

Kumi Sugaï – Samurai (1958) Original Signed Lithograph Edition 66/150 Dimensions: H 84 x W 71 x D 2 cm (33.1 x 28 x 0.8 in) Step into the dynamic world of post-war Japanese avant...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Other Prints

Materials

Paper

$1,500

Monk of Kita Kamakura, Asia, Contemporary Japanese Photography, Limited Edition

Located in New york, NY

This is an archival pigment print on Hahnemule Fine Art paper. Printed in Japan in 2005 the 19" x 13" work is from a portfolio of Masters of Modern Photography. *** Artist’s Bio: S...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digi...

Cinnabar Laquered Cabinet w/ antique Japanese print by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$24,000

Cinnabar Laquered Cabinet w/ antique Japanese print by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A two-level cabinet having fantastic storage and scale, with a rich custom cinnabar lacquer. The lower level has bi-folding doors concealing a bank of drawers; the upper section feat...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edo Period 19th c Woodblock Print - Kunisada Triptych The Little Princes

$899

Antique Edo Period 19th c Woodblock Print - Kunisada Triptych The Little Princes

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Edo Period 19th c Woodblock Print - Kunisada Triptych The Little Princess Visits the Shrine

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Recent Sales

Vintage Japanese Woodblock Print, circa 1950-1980

Unavailable

H 27 in W 13 in D 0.5 in

Vintage Japanese Woodblock Print, circa 1950-1980

Located in By Appointment Only, CA

An original Japanese woodblock print, probably from the 1950s-1980s, the signatures are untranslated. Size - Actual print (13" x 27") in black frame with glass.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Wood Block Print

Unavailable

H 20.75 in W 15 in

Japanese Wood Block Print

By Tamami Shima

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Wood Block ,signed dated 1959

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Prints

Japanese Wood Block Print by Tomio Kinoshita

Unavailable

H 31.25 in W 43 in D 1.5 in

Japanese Wood Block Print by Tomio Kinoshita

By Tomio Kinoshita

Located in New York, NY

Japanese wood block print by Tomio Kinoshita (1923-2011) large format of rust colored human heads clustered together with the central head slightly larger then the others, Each head ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Kaoru Kawano Double Oban Woodblock Print, "Gentle Breeze"

Unavailable

H 24 in W 29.5 in D 1 in

Kaoru Kawano Double Oban Woodblock Print, "Gentle Breeze"

By Kaoru Kawano

Located in Sheffield, MA

Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) has earned an outstanding reputation for his woodblock prints. This is one of the largest ones he produced, is from a limited edition of 50. It bears a penci...

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Paper

Real Woodblock Print after Utagawa Hiroshige's 53 Stations of the Tokaido

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 21.07 in

Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Osaka Castle Japan Bus Tours Sakura Cherry

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Japan travel poster advertising Osaka sightseeing bus tours featuring a stunning view of the historic and culturally significant Osaka Castle (built 1583) located in...

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1950s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Frank WoottonOriginal Vintage Travel Advertising Poster By Wootton - Fly To Japan By BOAC, 1951

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 21.26 in

Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Oniwa Onsen Hot Spring Spa Park Japan Buddha

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster for 鬼岩公園 Oniiwa Park in Japan featuring a colourful design depicting images on a route line of the granite rocks in the distance with autumn leaves fal...

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1950s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Winter at Honganji Temple

Unavailable

H 8.5 in W 11.5 in

Winter at Honganji Temple

By Tokuriki

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Woodblock Print

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Prints

Kasuga Shrine

Unavailable

H 8.5 in W 11.5 in

Kasuga Shrine

By Tokuriki

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Woodblock Print

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Prints

Japanese Woodblock Print of Cherry Blossoms by Kawarazaki Shodo

Unavailable

H 16 in W 10.5 in D 0.13 in

Japanese Woodblock Print of Cherry Blossoms by Kawarazaki Shodo

Located in Charlevoix, MI

A charming woodblock print of cherry blossoms by Japanese artist Kawarazaki Shodo (1889-1973). Unframed, image size is 14 1/2 inches tall by 9 1/2 inches wide.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Decorative Art

Werner BischofIn the Court of the Meiji Temple, Tokyo, Japan, 1952, Printed 2017

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 15.75 in

In the Court of the Meiji Temple, Tokyo, Japan, 1952

By Werner Bischof

Located in Hamburg, DE

Modern gelatin silver print, printed 2017 Estate stamp, signed by Marco Bischof on verso [Born in Zürich in 1916, Bischof became an apprentice of Robert Capa after he had concluded ...

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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Colorful Japanese Framed Block Print Landscape, Signed & Stamped

Sold

H 14.5 in W 10 in

Colorful Japanese Framed Block Print Landscape, Signed & Stamped

Located in Chicago, IL

Japanese block print entitled "In the Botanical Garden". Earth tone color palate of blue, grey, brown, green with red and white clad figures. Originally sold through Gump's Departmen...

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of 1950s Japanese Sanshin Lithographs

Sold

H 35 in W 15 in D 1 in

Pair of 1950s Japanese Sanshin Lithographs

Located in New Windsor, NY

Exquisite pair of 1950s Japanese lithographs on Cherry wood veneer of the traditional Japanese three stringed instruments called Sanshin or Shamisen. Matted, glazed and framed in sim...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Prints

Materials

Cherry

Paul Jacoulet Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Le Dieu Vivant- Nagano, Japon 1952

Sold

H 21 in W 17.5 in D 1.5 in

Paul Jacoulet Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Le Dieu Vivant- Nagano, Japon 1952

By Paul Jacoulet

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic original woodblock print by famed French artist Paul Jacoulet titled "Le Dieu Vivant, Nagano, Japon. (The Living God, Nagano, Japan)" Jacoulet was famed for his technique...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Kiyoshi Saito print/woodcut , pencil signed

Sold

H 17 in W 21 in D 1 in

Kiyoshi Saito print/woodcut , pencil signed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Traditional and elegant image from the very well known artist Kiyoshi Saito, this print is titeled "Winter in Aizu"

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Prints

Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) Woodblock Print "Abuto in the Morning" 1930 Original

Sold

H 15 in W 17 in D 0.5 in

Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) Woodblock Print "Abuto in the Morning" 1930 Original

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Portland, OR

Hiroshi Yoshida (1876–1950) was a distinguished Japanese woodblock print artist.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

1958 Kiyoshi Saito Japanese Woodblock "Tower Of Yasaka"

Sold

H 22 in W 16 in

1958 Kiyoshi Saito Japanese Woodblock "Tower Of Yasaka"

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Chicago, IL

Japanese wood block print by famed Japanese artist Kiyoshi Saito. Signed and numbered 30/100, depicting the "Tower of Yasaka". Brown, black and gray ink on paper, wood framed with a ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Prints

Materials

Wood

$1,707 / set

H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 0.79 in

Pair Early 20th Century Japanese Framed Woodblock Prints C.1925

Located in London, GB

Pair Early 20th Century Japanese Woodblock Prints A Pair Early 20th Century Japanese Framed Woodblock Prints Of Old Masterpieces C.1925 After Korin Ogata (1658 - 1716) Titled 'Yoro...

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20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Designed by Kikukawa Eizan

$690

H 21 in W 15.75 in D 0.25 in

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Designed by Kikukawa Eizan

By Kikukawa Eizan

Located in Yonkers, NY

This framed Japanese woodblock print, designed by Kikukawa Eizan (1787–1867), depicts an elegantly dressed *bijin*, or beautiful woman, examining a small lacquered box. Renowned for ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Tokoyuni III Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print of Nude Geisha Woman At Vanity

$295

$1,082

H 20.48 in W 26.38 in D 0.99 in

Traditional Japanese Woodblock Print by Nishijima Katsuyuki

Located in Weesp, NL

Nishijima Katsuyuki (西島勝之) is a contemporary Japanese artist known for his woodblock prints, which often depict traditional Japanese architecture and landscapes. Born in 1945 in Yam...

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Circa 1860 Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada

$295

H 16.88 in W 12.63 in D 0.5 in

Circa 1860 Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada. Late Edo period. A Kabuki actor plays a Samurai role in a dynamic pose as if about to square off. Floating against acid free ...

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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Okuno-Hosomichi

$1,595

$474

H 14.57 in W 19.1 in

Antique Woodblock Print - Utagawa Kunisada The Tale Of Genji - Chapter 12

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Woodblock Print Ukiyo-e Kunisada UTAGAWA (1786-1865) - “Utagawa Kunisada The Tale of Genji - Chapter 12. Additional information: Material: Paper Decoration Type / Colour: Po...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

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Late 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Woodblock Print

$345

H 23.25 in W 15.75 in D 0.5 in

Late 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Woodblock Print

By Katsushika Hokusai

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century Meiji period Japanese woodblock print. After a painting in the MET, NYC, by Katsushita Hokusai illustrating bijin-ga (beauties) carrying pots for the Tsukama Festiv...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Vintage Sky Blue Moroccan Rug

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

W 58 in L 102 in

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Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th century authentic Moroccan rug featuring a sky blue field. 4'10'' x 8'6'' Named after the 17 different Berber tribes that lived in the Atlas Mountain ranges, Moroccan ru...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram

$13,000

H 28.25 in W 48 in D 14.25 in

Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Metal

$2,600

H 3 in W 12 in D 4.25 in

Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Coral Design

Located in New York, NY

Late Meiji to early Taishō period Japanese lacquer box (circa 1890–1920), decorated in the takaramono (宝物, “treasures”) motif, symbolizing prosperity, longevity, and good fortune. Th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Metal

Antique Japanese Lacquered Box

$1,650

H 3 in W 13.75 in D 8 in

Antique Japanese Lacquered Box

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Japanese Lacquered Box. Offered is a beautifully detailed Japanese lacquered box that dates to the 1920's. This decorative box is artfully decorated with a riparian theme fea...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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$45,000

H 20 in Dm 16 in

Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Bronx, NY

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese prints 1950 for your home. Frequently made of paper, wood and glass, every Japanese prints 1950 was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese prints 1950 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese prints 1950 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese prints 1950 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kiyoshi Saitō, Junichiro Sekino and Tadashi Nakayama produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a Japanese prints 1950 start at $125 and top out at $9,800 with the average selling for $1,200.

Questions About Japanese Prints 1950

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.