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Intricate and Thoughtful Large Mixed Media Skull Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Buddhist tenet of being in "the moment" and the ephemeral nature of life. Media includes old printing press
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Printing Block Letter Press Collage Art
Located in San Francisco, CA
Folk Art printing press or letter block collage art. Interesting assortment of vintage printing
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
A Polish Metal Printing Block for a Printing Press
Located in New York, NY
This is an antique Polish metal printer's block, used for printing Hebrew text or religious
Category
Antique 19th Century Polish Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Lead
Four Agapanthus Flowers ( 30 x 22 inch hand-printed botanical cyanotype)
Located in Oakland, CA
, no printing press and no ink to be able to reproduce these images. There is no film negative either
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram
Flowering Eucalyptus III ( 30 x 21.5 inch hand-printed botanical cyanotype)
Located in Oakland, CA
wilt. There is no etched copper plate, no carved wood block, no printing press and no ink to be able to
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram
Flowering Eucalyptus II ( 30 x 21.5 inch hand-printed botanical cyanotype)
Located in Oakland, CA
wilt. There is no etched copper plate, no carved wood block, no printing press and no ink to be able to
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram
Flowering Eucalyptus I ( 30 x 21.5 inch hand-printed botanical cyanotype)
Located in Oakland, CA
wilt. There is no etched copper plate, no carved wood block, no printing press and no ink to be able to
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram
Midnight Japanese Maple ( 32 x 22 inch hand-printed botanical cyanotype)
Located in Oakland, CA
monotypes. There is no etched copper plate, no carved wood block, no printing press and no ink to be able to
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram
Indigo Maple Triptych (3 framed original cyanotypes: total 31 x 78" wide)
Located in Oakland, CA
printing press and no ink to be able to reproduce these images. There is no film negative either. Each is a
Category
2010s Minimalist Still-life Photography
Materials
Monotype, Photogram
H 31 in W 78 in D 1.5 in
Two Agapanthus Flowers ( 24 x 18 inch hand-printed botanical cyanotype)
Located in Oakland, CA
, no printing press and no ink to be able to reproduce these images. There is no film negative either
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram
Evening Shade Triptych (3 hand-printed botanical cyanotypes, 30 x 22.5 in. each)
Located in Oakland, CA
. There is no etched copper plate, no carved wood block, no printing press and no ink to be able to
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Monotype, Photogram, Archival Paper, Rag Paper
Seven Agapanthus Diptych (Two 30 x 22 inch hand-printed botanical cyanotypes)
Located in Oakland, CA
composition only once before they wilt. There is no etched copper plate, no carved wood block, no printing
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram
Blue Maple IV ( 30 x 22 inch hand-printed botanical cyanotype)
Located in Oakland, CA
wood block, no printing press and no ink to be able to reproduce these images. There is no film
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram
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Printing Press Blocks For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of printing press blocks available for sale. Finding the perfect contemporary, abstract or Photorealist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Printing press blocks available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, black, brown, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Carol Summers, Currier & Ives, Phyllis Sloane, Nathaniel Currier and Kate Heiss are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in woodcut print, lithograph and paper.
How Much are Printing Press Blocks?
The average selling price for printing press blocks we offer is $1,220, while they’re typically $77 on the low end and $2,583,001 for the highest priced.
Questions About Printing Press Blocks
- What is Indian block printing?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Indian block printing is an art form that originated in India during ancient times. It involves carving a block of teak wood with an intricate pattern and then using it to press ink onto fabric like silk or cotton. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Indian block printed apparel and art.
- What is a printing block called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A printing block is sometimes called a printmaking block, a wood block or a block. You can also refer to one simply as a printing block. Artists carve printmaking blocks with designs, apply ink and then press them against a surface to produce artwork. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The oldest known example of block printing is the Diamond Sutra. Produced around 886 CE, the scroll is a Buddhist religious text and was discovered in Dunhuang, China. Anthropologists believe that the Chinese developed the art of block printing 4,000 years ago, but so far, none of the earlier works have been discovered. On 1stDibs, find a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rajasthan is the Indian state that is most famous for block printing, though it is also a popular dyeing method in a variety of other states. Rajasthan features various cities known for different techniques of this textile printing method. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Indian block printed textiles.