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Pair of Japanese Signed Woodblock Prints C. 1910
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of Japanese Signed Woodblock Prints C. 1910
Pair of rare and large Japanese woodblock prints
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Japonisme Prints
Materials
Paper
Ruth Leaf Signed Woodblock Print "Towers Series B"
Located in San Carlos, CA
unique and collectible woodblock print by Ruth Leaf.
This signed and titled print, "Towers Series B," is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century, Japanese Woodblock Print of a Courtesan, Kitagawa Utamaro
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Japanese woodblock print after Kitagawa Utamaro
C.1920
Depicting a courtesan
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.92 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
Kiyoshi Saito Buddha Woodblock Print Signed / Numbered
By Kiyoshi Saitō
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A wonderful woodblock print self carved and self printed by master printmaker Kiyoshi Saito . The
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
"Incoming Tide, " Woodblock Print signed by Hiroki Morinoue
By Hiroki Morinoue
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Incoming Tide" is an original woodblock print by Hiroki Morinoue. it is signed and dated in the
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Vintage Ruth Leaf "Tower Series" Woodblock Print, Signed
Located in San Carlos, CA
this unique and collectible woodblock print by Ruth Leaf.
This signed and titled print, "Tower Series
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
2007 Yescka "MegaMarcha" Artist Proof Woodblock Print, Signed
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Exquisite Woodblock Print by Yescka - "Megamarcha"
Offered to you is a wonderful
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Post-Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Buddha
By Kiyoshi Saitō
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully and serenely composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
"A" Signed Abstract Woodblock Print by Charlie Hewitt
By Charlie Hewitt
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Charlie Hewitt, American (1946 - )
Title: Untitled - A
Year: circa 1995
Medium: Woodblock
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Four Antique Japanese Woodblock Prints & Antique Signed Watercolor
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four Antique Japanese Woodblock Prints & Antique Signed Watercolor C1920
Measures - 15" x 10
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Prints
Materials
Paper
Kenji Yoshida "Oribe" Woodblock Print, 3/30 Signed, 1968
By Kenji Yoshida
Located in Miami, FL
Kenji Yoshida "Oribe" woodblock print, 3/30 Signed, 1968
Offered for sale is an early woodblock
Category
Mid-20th Century French Prints
Materials
Wire
Owl Woodblock Letterpress Print Signed by Susan Acker, C. 1975
Located in Ross, CA
Original letterpress woodblock print, signed by the artist Susan Acker, c. 1975
Professionally
Category
Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Prints
Materials
Paper
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
Category
20th Century Modern Prints
Materials
Metal
H 11.25 in W 14.25 in D 1 in
Large Hand-Signed 1968 Japanese Woodblock Print by Okiie Hashimoto
By Okiie Hashimoto
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A large, abstract woodblock print by Japanese artist Okiie Hashimoto (橋本興家).
On strong wove paper
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Ito Takashi Landscape Woodblock Print, "Mt. Fuji from Susono", Signed
Located in New York, NY
Takashi (1894-1982) primarily worked as a painter and started making color woodblock prints in 1922, which
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Colorful Signed Japanese Showa Period Abstract Modern Woodblock Print
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed and boldly colored Japanese woodblock print.
The print appears to be signed
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
Japanese Meiji Chikanobu Toyohara Framed Woodblock Print with Archery Tournament
By Toyohara Chikanobu
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese signed woodblock print by Chikanobu Toyohara (Chikanobu Yoshu), 1838-1912, titled "Start
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper, Glass
H 37 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Clifton Karhu Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print "Kamigano"
By Clifton Karhu
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, large woodblock print by American master printmaker Clifton Karhu who lived in Japan
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
19th century color woodcut Japanese ukiyo-e print female geisha figure signed
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Kosan, from the series Selections for the Twelve Zodiac Signs"
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and
Category
1850s Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
"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
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Ink, Handmade Paper, Woodcut
H 19.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in
Shiko Shikou Munakata Signed Japanese Woodblock Buddha Bodhisattva Print
By Shiko Munakata
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Mingei woodblock print featuring the Buddha or Bodhisattva by famed Japanese master
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.75 in W 13.25 in D 0.1 in
Mikumo Signed Japanese Modern Woodblock
By Mikumo
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mikumo (Nenjiro Inagaki, b. 1906) signed woodblock depicting a group of five robed figures in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Edo Prints
Materials
Wood
Clifton Karhu " Chimoto 1968 " woodcut/woodblock print , signed pencil 22/50
By Clifton Karhu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful woodcut/woodblock print by the well known , American/Japan artist Clifton Karhu , signed
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.5 in
Hiroyuki Tajima Signed Limited Edition Abstract Zen Japanese Woodblock Print
By Hiroyuki Tajima
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, luminous, and sumptuously colored woodblock print by Japanese artist Hiroyuki Tajima
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 32.5 in W 26.5 in D 1 in
Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Persimmons Street, circa 1960
By Kiyoshi Saitō
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed and complexly composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 16.25 in W 20.75 in D 0.5 in
Hiroshi Yoshida Signed & Sealed Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yomei Gate
By Hiroshi Yoshida
Located in Studio City, CA
worldwide.
The woodblock print, created in 1937, is signed in black and sealed in red within the lower
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
Paul Jacoulet Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Marionettes Chinoises Chinois 1935
By Paul Jacoulet
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic original woodblock print by famed French artist Pail Jacoulet titled "Marionettes
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 21 in W 17.5 in D 1.5 in
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Shikan
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite rare woodblock print by unique master Japanese artist/ printmaker Tsuruya
Category
1990s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 15.25 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Ichikawa Monnosuke
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite rare woodblock print by unique master Japanese artist/ printmaker Tsuruya
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 15.25 in W 9.75 in D 0.1 in
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Jitsukawa Enjaku
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite rare woodblock print by unique master Japanese artist/ printmaker Tsuruya
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 15 in W 10.25 in D 0.1 in
Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Japanese Woodblock Print Mr. Ozek's Daughter
By Junichiro Sekino
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed and colored, limited edition woodblock print by famed Japanese artist
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 28 in W 22 in D 0.25 in
"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
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Ink, Handmade Paper, Woodcut
H 32.25 in W 27.25 in D 1 in
Clifton Karhu Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Teramachi-Kyoto
By Clifton Karhu
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, circular-shaped woodblock print by American master printmaker Clifton Karhu who lived
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.75 in W 14.75 in D 0.5 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints
Materials
Glass, Paint, Paper
Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Abstract Japanese Woodblock Print, 1956
By Junichiro Sekino
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful and exceedingly rare abstract limited edition woodblock print by famed Japanese
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 19.25 in W 24.75 in D 0.1 in
Hiroshi Yoshida Signed & Sealed Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Sarusawa Pond
By Hiroshi Yoshida
Located in Studio City, CA
collections and museums worldwide.
The woodblock print, created in 1933, is signed in black and sealed in red
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 18 in W 13 in D 1.5 in
Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Bisyamonten, Kyoto
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
Paper
H 24 in W 29.25 in D 1.25 in
Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Okuno-Hosomichi
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
H 23 in W 27.75 in D 1.5 in
Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Samurai Warrors on Horseback
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, powerful, and visually striking Meiji Period woodblock print by revered Japanese
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints
Materials
Paper
H 21.5 in W 16.25 in D 0.75 in
Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Woodblock Geisha Print Maiko Kyoto 3
By Kiyoshi Saitō
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully and serenely composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
Shiko 'Shikou' Munakata Signed Japanese Mingei Woodblock Print Hirosaki Castle
By Shiko Munakata
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Mingei woodblock print titled "Hirosaki Castle (sometimes just "Castle")" by famed
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 9.5 in W 12 in D 0.15 in
Naoko Matsubara Chinese Dancer Signed Original Woodblock Print #23/250
Located in San Francisco, CA
“Chinese Dancer” by Naoko Matsubara (1937-). This deeply-colored red woodblock print is signed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Prints
Materials
Paper
Isamu Sakamoto Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Morning Light
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous and quite radiant print by Japanese artist/printmaker Isamu Sakamoto titled "Morning
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 24 in W 18.75 in D 0.1 in
Yoshitoshi Mori Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Stencil Print Sorrow
By Yoshitoshi Mori
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, beautifully designed and colored, dramatically composed print by Japanese master
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 28.75 in W 23 in D 0.1 in
Junichiro Sekino Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Boy and His Dog
By Junichiro Sekino
Located in Studio City, CA
and his dog by master Japanese artist or printer Junichiro Sekino. The print is stamped with the
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
Masaoka Konobu Hasegawa Signed Rare Japanese Bunraku Puppet Woodblock Print
Located in Studio City, CA
.
Signed and stamped within the image.
Would be a great addition to any Japanese art or print collection
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
Hodaka Yoshida Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print "Cause, Blue"
By Hodaka Yoshida
Located in Studio City, CA
this exact print can be found in the Brooklyn Museum, New York. This print is pencil signed, numbered
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 37.5 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
Yoshitoshi Mori Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Stencil Print, 1969
By Yoshitoshi Mori
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, earthly toned, dramatically composed print, with just the right touch of humor, is by
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 29 in W 27 in D 0.75 in
Masaoka Konobu Hasegawa Signed Rare Japanese Bunraku Puppet Woodblock Print
Located in Studio City, CA
"Matsuo-maru from Teragoya Scene".
Signed and stamped within the image.
Framed dimensions: 19.5" high
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 19.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Heather 1967 Signed Limited Edition Woodblock
By Philip Sutton
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Philip Sutton
Heather - 1967
Print - Woodcut 33.5'' x 26.5''
Edition: signed and numbered in pencil
Category
1960s Figurative Prints
Materials
Linocut, Woodcut
Tadashi Nakayama Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Girl with Flute 'B'
By Tadashi Nakayama
Located in Studio City, CA
works and is quite rare and scarce.
The print is hand pencil signed, numbered (33/85), and dated
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 41.75 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 22 in W 12.5 in D 0.15 in
Koshihata Snow, woodblock print by Clifton Karhu, white, Japan, framed, signed
By Clifton Karhu
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Koshihata Snow, woodblock print by Clifton Karhu, white, Japan, framed, signed 1975
hand signed and
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Paper
Okiie Hashimoto Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Snow Hill #7
By Okiie Hashimoto
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed and subtly colored woodblock print by renowned Japanese woodblock artist
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 26 in W 20.75 in D 0.1 in
Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Buddhist Nara 1955
By Kiyoshi Saitō
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully composed woodblock print by famed Japanese Sosaku Hanga printmaker Kiyoshi Saito
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 21 in W 26 in D 1 in
Clifton Karhu Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Karasuma Street, Kyoto
By Clifton Karhu
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely stunning, large woodblock print by American master printmaker Clifton Karhu who lived
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 23.25 in W 33.25 in D 1 in
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Baiko VII
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite rare woodblock print by unique master Japanese artist/ printmaker Tsuruya
Category
1990s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 15 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Tokizo V
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite rare woodblock print by unique master Japanese artist/ printmaker Tsuruya
Category
1990s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 15.25 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
Shiro Kasamatsu Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Three-Headed Deity Ashura Temple
By Shiro Kasamatsu
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed and quite engaging woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist/printmaker
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 21.5 in W 17 in D 1.25 in
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Kikugoro VII
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite rare woodblock print by unique master Japanese artist/ printmaker Tsuruya
Category
1990s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 15.25 in W 9.75 in D 0.1 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the signed woodblock print you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each signed woodblock print for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and plastic. Your living room may not be complete without a signed woodblock print — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A signed woodblock print made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one signed woodblock print that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kiyoshi Saitō, Hideo Hagiwara and Junichiro Sekino produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Signed Woodblock Print?
Prices for a signed woodblock print can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $299 and can go as high as $13,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,000.
Questions About Signed Woodblock Print
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To 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.
- What is a signed print?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024If 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.
- Are signed prints worth anything?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Similar 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, 2021Yes. 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024Many 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Whether 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 5, 2024A 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.