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Kawano Woodblock

"Introspection" Woodblock by Kaoru Kawano
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Pasadena, CA
Kawano was a woodblock print artist who worked during the Showa period (1926-1989). Born in Hokkaido in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

"Red Mask" Woodblock Print by Kaoru Kawano
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Pasadena, CA
This whimsical woodblock print depicts a young girl holding a red mask up her face. Kaoru Kawano
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Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Kaoru Kawano Signed Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Two Girls
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and charming work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Print Girl with Candle Light Flame
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
Western-style elements with the traditional methods of woodblock printmaking. The print has Kawano
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Print of Dancing Geisha Figure 'Eshima'
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
Western-style elements with the traditional methods of woodblock printmaking. The print has Kawano
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Print Dancer Figure with Fan 'Mai Ogi'
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
Western-style elements with the traditional methods of woodblock printmaking. The print has Kawano
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print the Big Owl
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
An engaging and quite coveted work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Kaoru Kawano Signed Large Japanese Woodblock Print Dancing Geisha Figure Eshima
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Mid-Century Wood Block Owl Print "Three Eyes" by Kaoru Kawano
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in San Diego, CA
matte. Very cool MCM image! #1369 Kawano Kaoru (1916-1965) was a Japanese woodblock printmaker known
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Mid Century Figurative Woodblock Print -- Mother and Child
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century mother and child woodblock print by Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965). Unframed and
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1950s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

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Woodcut, Paper, Ink

Horse Pulling a Sledge
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano, 1916-1965. It is hand signed in pencil by the artist, with the seal stamp of
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Prints

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Woodcut

Horse Pulling a Sledge
Horse Pulling a Sledge
H 16 in W 21.15 in D 1.25 in

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"Harmony" by Kaoru Kawano
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By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Pasadena, CA
birds look graciously and gratefully at the girl. Sitting in a mat & black wood frame. Kaoru Kawano was
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Lithograph

Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Print "Kamuro"
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
A whimsical image of a young girl dancing in her kimono by well known Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano
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By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
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Kaoru Kawano Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print "Kwannon"
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
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Located in Studio City, CA
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Two Female Figures - Midcentury Woodcut
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Kawano Woodblock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kawano woodblock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A kawano woodblock — often made from paper — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kawano woodblock — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A kawano woodblock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kawano woodblock over the years, but those crafted by Kaoru Kawano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Kawano Woodblock?

A kawano woodblock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $650, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $1,250.

Kaoru Kawano for sale on 1stDibs

Kaoru Kawano was a woodblock print artist who worked during the Showa period (1926-1989). Born in Hokkaido in 1916, Kawano studied at Kawabata Art School during the 1930s. He gained an international reputation through successfulsolo exhibitions in North America and elsewhere.