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.

How can you tell if a woodblock print is real?

To 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?

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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.

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 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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Ruth Leaf Signed Woodblock Print "Towers Series B"

$343Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 22.5 in D 0 in

Ruth Leaf Signed Woodblock Print "Towers Series B"

Located in San Carlos, CA

For Sale: Rare Ruth Leaf Woodblock Print - "Towers Series B" Own a piece of art history with this unique and collectible woodblock print by Ruth Leaf.

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Prints

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Paper

Framed Pair of Signed Japanese Woodblock Prints, C. 1910

$1,520Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 40.25 in W 17.75 in D 1 in

Framed Pair of Signed Japanese 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 from the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Japonisme Prints

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Paper

Early 20th Century, Japanese Woodblock Print of a Courtesan, Kitagawa Utamaro

$1,081

H 17.92 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in

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 drinking from a sake bowl Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, ca. 1754–1806) Inscribed a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Katsuyuki Nishijima — “Yuki Dayori” (Snowing) — Sōsaku-hanga woodblock print

$558

H 13 in W 10.24 in D 0.4 in

Katsuyuki Nishijima — “Yuki Dayori” (Snowing) — Sōsaku-hanga woodblock print

Located in Weesp, NL

Katsuyuki Nishijima — “Yuki Dayori” (Snowing) — Sōsaku-hanga woodblock print, Kyoto street scene in winter, 1990s A haunting and luminous snow scene unfolds across this signed woodb...

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1990s Japanese Japonisme Prints

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Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Buddha

$995

H 20 in W 14 in D 0.15 in

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.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Hiroki Morinoue"Incoming Tide, " Woodblock Print signed by Hiroki Morinoue, 2008

$1,750

H 25.5 in W 19.5 in

"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 lower right, titled lower center, and editioned (48/120) in the lower left.

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Early 2000s Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

2007 Yescka "MegaMarcha" Artist Proof Woodblock Print, Signed

$304Sale Price|39% Off

H 36 in W 26 in D 0.01 in

2007 Yescka "MegaMarcha" Artist Proof Woodblock Print, Signed

Located in San Carlos, CA

Details: Artist: Yescka Title: Megamarcha Medium: Woodblock print Colors: Red and black Edition: P/A (Prueba de Artista or Artist Proof) Signature: Signed by...

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Early 2000s Mexican Post-Modern Prints

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Paper

Vintage Ruth Leaf "Tower Series" Woodblock Print, Signed

$343Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 22.5 in D 0 in

Vintage Ruth Leaf "Tower Series" Woodblock Print, Signed

Located in San Carlos, CA

For Sale: Rare Ruth Leaf Woodblock Print - "Tower Series" Own a piece of American art history with this unique and collectible woodblock print by Ruth Leaf.

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Prints

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Paper

Charlie Hewitt"A" Signed Abstract Woodblock Print by Charlie Hewitt, circa 1995

$650

H 20 in W 40 in

"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, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 80 Image Size: 16 x 20 inches Size: 20 in. x...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Screen

Kenji Yoshida "Oribe" Woodblock Print, 3/30 Signed, 1968

$1,500

H 28.25 in W 23.25 in D 1.25 in

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 print by artist Kenji Yoshida (1924-2009), signed and dated 1968 and numbered 3/30 ...

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Mid-20th Century French Prints

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Wire

Signed Limited Edition Modern Abstract Japanese Woodblock Print Sunset Sailing

$295

H 11.25 in W 14.25 in D 1 in

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

Mount Gassan signed limited edition woodblock print by Ray Morimura

$1,705

H 23.23 in W 16.93 in D 0.4 in

Mount Gassan signed limited edition woodblock print by Ray Morimura

Located in Weesp, NL

Ray Morimura — Gassan (Mount Gassan), 1998 — signed limited edition multi-color woodblock Print, 16/50 DESCRIPTION A commanding aerial panorama of harvested rice paddies stretching...

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1990s Japonisme Prints

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Paper, Acrylic

Japanese Meiji Chikanobu Toyohara Framed Woodblock Print with Archery Tournament

$2,075

H 37 in W 22.5 in D 1 in

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 of an Archery Tournament", a triptych from the series "Chiyoda no on-omote (Chiyod...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper, Glass

Colorful Signed Japanese Showa Period Abstract Modern Woodblock Print

$295

H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.1 in

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 along the top margin (or these are publisher marks).

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Owl Woodblock Letterpress Print Signed by Susan Acker, C. 1975

$364Sale Price|30% Off

H 23.75 in W 18.2 in D 1 in

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 matted, framed and ready to hang.

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Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Prints

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Paper

Clifton Karhu Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print "Kamigano"

$2,495

H 21.25 in W 31.5 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 for over 50 years.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Utagawa Kuniyoshi19th century color woodcut Japanese ukiyo-e print female geisha figure signed, 1852

$8,410

H 21.5 in W 17.5 in

19th century color woodcut Japanese ukiyo-e print female geisha figure signed

By Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This print is from a highly regarded series by the Edo woodblock artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi: in the period, there were at times prohibitions in depicting actors in the woodblock format.

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1850s Edo Figurative Prints

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Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Large Hand-Signed 1968 Japanese Woodblock Print by Okiie Hashimoto

$2,653

H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 1.58 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).

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Original Woodblock print Japan (1925) by Tsukioka Kogyo (signed)

$382

H 10.24 in W 15.36 in D 0.04 in

Original Woodblock print Japan (1925) by Tsukioka Kogyo (signed)

Located in Oostende, BE

Original Woodblock print Japan (1925) by Tsukioka Kogyo (signed).

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Prints

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Paper

Ito Takashi Landscape Woodblock Print, "Mt. Fuji from Susono", Signed

$900Sale Price|60% Off

H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in

Ito Takashi Landscape Woodblock Print, "Mt. Fuji from Susono", Signed

Located in New York, NY

Ito Takashi Landscape Woodblock: Mt. Fuji from Susono. Beautiful Japanese woodblock with good colors; under glass with 1960s era matting and framing. The black frame, with gold trim,...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Shiko Shikou Munakata Signed Japanese Woodblock Buddha Bodhisattva Print

$9,500

H 17.75 in W 13.25 in D 0.1 in

Shiko Shikou Munakata Signed Japanese Woodblock Buddha Bodhisattva Print

By Shiko Munakata

Located in Studio City, CA

Louis The Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The work, which is printed on very thin fibrous Japanese paper, is hand-pencil signed and sealed i...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Carol Summers"Casa Marquez" Original Woodblock Print, Signed and Numbered 93/100, 1989

$2,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in

"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 by Carol Summers (American, 1925-2016).

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1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Ink, Handmade Paper, Woodcut

Paul Jacoulet Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Vieillad Au Chapelet, Kawadzu

$1,495

H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 0.75 in

Paul Jacoulet Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Vieillad Au Chapelet, Kawadzu

By Paul Jacoulet

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic original limited edition Shin Hanga woodblock print by famed French artist Paul Jacoulet titled "Vieillad au Chapelet.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Clifton Karhu " Chimoto 1968 " woodcut/woodblock print , signed pencil 22/50

$950

H 17.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.5 in

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 and dated in pencil . lower margen .

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Prints

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Paper

Gio Shirakawa Bridge – Signed Limited Edition Woodblock Print by Junzo Inatsugi

$911

H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 0.4 in

Gio Shirakawa Bridge – Signed Limited Edition Woodblock Print by Junzo Inatsugi

Located in Weesp, NL

Japan, Showa Era (circa 1960) Dimensions: 17 x 12 inches (43.2 x 30.5 cm) Edition: 32/100 – Hand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencil Step into the poetic beauty of old Kyo...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Persimmons Street, circa 1960

$1,245

H 16.25 in W 20.75 in D 0.5 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 Saito.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed & Sealed Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Sarusawa Pond

$1,245

H 18 in W 13 in D 1.5 in

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed & Sealed Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Sarusawa Pond

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

His works can be found in numerous prominent collections and museums worldwide. The woodblock print, created in 1933, is signed in black and sealed in red within the lower corner of...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Shikan

$1,595

H 15.25 in W 10 in D 0.1 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 Kokei.

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1990s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed & Sealed Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yomei Gate

$1,245

H 18 in W 13 in D 1.5 in

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed & Sealed Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yomei Gate

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

His works can be found in numerous prominent collections and museums worldwide. The woodblock print, created in 1937, is signed in black and sealed in red within the lower corner of...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Hiroyuki Tajima Signed Limited Edition Abstract Zen Japanese Woodblock Print

$995

H 32.5 in W 26.5 in D 1 in

Hiroyuki Tajima Signed Limited Edition Abstract Zen Japanese Woodblock Print

By Hiroyuki Tajima

Located in Studio City, CA

The print is pencil signed, titled, dated (1967), and apparently numbered (6/50).

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Ichikawa Monnosuke

$1,595

H 15.25 in W 9.75 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 Kokei.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Samurai Warrors on Horseback

$995

H 21.5 in W 16.25 in D 0.75 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 artist/ printmaker Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839 - 1892 ) featuring two fierce Samurai warr...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

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Paper

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) Signed Japanese Edo Triptych Woodblock Print

$995

H 18 in W 32 in D 0.75 in

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) Signed Japanese Edo Triptych Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Utagawa Kunisada III

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, richly colored Japanese triptych woodblock print by famed Japanese Edp Period artist Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (1786-1864). This work features a group of Ooku wo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Woodblock Geisha Print Maiko Kyoto 3

$995

H 16.75 in W 11.25 in D 0.1 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.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Clifton Karhu Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Teramachi-Kyoto

$895

H 17.75 in W 14.75 in D 0.5 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 in Japan for over 50 years.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Japanese Woodblock Print Mr. Ozek's Daughter

$995

H 28 in W 22 in D 0.25 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 Junichiro Sekino This print, which is titled "Mr.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Abstract Japanese Woodblock Print, 1956

$2,495

H 19.25 in W 24.75 in D 0.1 in

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 artist/printmaker Junichiro Sekino.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Okuno-Hosomichi

$1,595

H 23 in W 27.75 in D 1.5 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.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Shiko 'Shikou' Munakata Signed Japanese Mingei Woodblock Print Hirosaki Castle

$2,495

H 9.5 in W 12 in D 0.15 in

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 Japanese master Showa era printmaker/ artist Shiko Munakata (棟方志功 ) who was widely cons...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Junichiro Sekino Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Boy and His Dog

$1,395

H 37 in W 25.5 in D 1 in

Junichiro Sekino Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Boy and His Dog

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

A relatively large, very appealing and enduring image of youth and friendship exemplified by a boy and his dog by master Japanese artist or printer Junichiro Sekino. The print is sta...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Isamu Sakamoto Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Morning Light

$495

H 24 in W 18.75 in D 0.1 in

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 Light." The work features the dawn ("Reimei") light reflecting off a traditional build...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Masaoka Konobu Hasegawa Signed Rare Japanese Bunraku Puppet Woodblock Print

$395

H 20 in W 14.5 in D 1 in

Masaoka Konobu Hasegawa Signed Rare Japanese Bunraku Puppet Woodblock Print

Located in Studio City, CA

A somewhat rare and hard-to-find image by Japanese artist Masaoka Konobu Hasegawa (though we have also seen this image also attributed to artist Hanabusa Hideki as well) of a female ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Hiroaki Takahas Japanese Woodblock Print “Thunderstorm At Tateishi” Signed C1925

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.75 in W 7.75 in D 0.25 in

Hiroaki Takahas Japanese Woodblock Print “Thunderstorm At Tateishi” Signed C1925

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print “Thunderstorm At Tateishi” Signed by Hiroaki Takahashi C1925.

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20th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Yoshitoshi Mori Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Stencil Print, 1969

$1,795

H 29 in W 27 in D 0.75 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 Japanese master printmaker Yoshitoshi Mori who was famed for his kappazuri stencil prin...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Hodaka Yoshida Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print "Cause, Blue"

$895

H 37.5 in W 22 in D 1.5 in

Hodaka Yoshida Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print "Cause, Blue"

By Hodaka Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully realized, deeply colored abstract work titled "Cause, Blue" by renowned Japanese modern artist Hodaka Yoshida who was the second son of one of Japan's most celebrated a...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Yoshitoshi Mori Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Stencil Print Sorrow

$1,995

H 28.75 in W 23 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 printmaker Yoshitoshi Mori who was famed for his kappazuri stencil printing technique. In th...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Carol Summers"Grave of Santa Anna's Leg" Original Woodblock Print, Signed Artist's Proof, c. 1989

$2,650

H 32.25 in W 27.25 in D 1 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 woodblock print by Carol Summers (American, 1925-2016).

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1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper, Woodcut

Masaoka Konobu Hasegawa Signed Rare Japanese Bunraku Puppet Woodblock Print

$395

H 19.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in

Masaoka Konobu Hasegawa Signed Rare Japanese Bunraku Puppet Woodblock Print

Located in Studio City, CA

A somewhat rare and hard-to-find image by Japanese artist Masaoka Konobu Hasegawa (though we have also seen this image attributed to artist Hanabusa Hideki as well) of a male Bunraku...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Japanese Edo 19th Century Signed Utagawa Kuniyoshi Diptych Woodblock Print

$2,175

H 20.5 in W 26 in D 1 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 by Utagawa Kuniyoshi.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Glass, Paint, Paper

Toshi YoshidaAntique Japanese Woodblock "Pine Tree of the Friendly Garden" Signed Print, 1950

$975

H 31 in W 16 in D 2 in

Antique Japanese Woodblock "Pine Tree of the Friendly Garden" Signed Print

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique Japanese woodblock print by Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995) . Print on paper.

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1970s Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Archival Paper

Naoko Matsubara Chinese Dancer Signed Original Woodblock Print #23/250

$520

H 11 in W 13.5 in D 0.94 in

Naoko Matsubara Chinese Dancer Signed Original Woodblock Print #23/250

Located in Dublin, NH

This deeply-colored red woodblock print is signed in pencil, titled, and numbered 23/250.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

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

$295

H 22 in W 12.5 in D 0.15 in

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

Located in Studio City, CA

He was a student of Joichi Hoshi and Kihei Sasajima. His woodblock prints have been exhibited internationally in Japan, Korea, the United States, and Europe.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Tsuchiya Koitsu Signed Japanese Showa Period Woodblock Print Nagoya Castle, 1937

$795

H 23.5 in W 17.5 in D 0.75 in

Tsuchiya Koitsu Signed Japanese Showa Period Woodblock Print Nagoya Castle, 1937

By Tsuchiya Koitsu

Located in Studio City, CA

A very beautiful, serene large Oban size woodblock print by famed Japanese artist Tsuchiya Koitsu titled "Nagoya Castle" from the artist's series "Views of Japan." Nagoya Castle was...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Woodblock Print of Geisha Maiko Puppet Bunraku

$895

H 20.5 in W 15.25 in D 1.5 in

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Woodblock Print of Geisha Maiko Puppet Bunraku

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A richly colored and quietly composed woodblock portrait print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Kiyoshi Saitō Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Temple, 1965

$1,695

H 27.5 in W 21.25 in D 1 in

Kiyoshi Saitō Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Temple, 1965

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A precisely composed, darkly hued woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Joichi Hoshi Signed Large Japanese Woodblock Trees Print Forest Blue, 1973

$3,495

H 21 in W 37 in D 2 in

Joichi Hoshi Signed Large Japanese Woodblock Trees Print Forest Blue, 1973

By Joichi Hoshi

Located in Studio City, CA

The woodblock print is matted and framed and ready to display.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

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

$2,495

H 13 in W 16.5 in D 1 in

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

By Kawase Hasui 1

Located in Studio City, CA

Beautiful distant mountain clouded vistas and reflections in the foreground/waterway give the image depth and help to complete the complex composition. The woodblock print is sign...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

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Pencil Signed Japaneese Woodblock Print by Rikio Takahashi

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H 25 in W 38.25 in D 0.75 in

Pencil Signed Japaneese Woodblock Print by Rikio Takahashi

By Rikio Takahashi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rikio Takahashi was an important pupil of K. Onchi from 1949 - 1955. His large abstract prints deplict forms found in gardens and nature. He is especially adept at the subtle and par...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Leonard NelsonLeonard Nelson, "Three Figures in Red", Woodblock Print, 1947, Signed, 1947

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H 21 in W 25 in D 1 in

Leonard Nelson, "Three Figures in Red", Woodblock Print, 1947, Signed

By Leonard Nelson

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Three Figues in Red" by Leonard Nelson is an original 13" x 17" woodblock print from 1947. It is signed "L Nelson 47" in the lower right, edition "3/6" in the lower left , and it co...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Woodcut

Damien Hirst'Methionine', Damien Hurst, Woodblock Print, One Edition only, Framed and Signed

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H 24 in W 30 in

'Methionine', Damien Hurst, Woodblock Print, One Edition only, Framed and Signed

By Damien Hirst

Located in Belfast, GB

Woodblock print of one edition only. Framed and signed by the Artist.

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Mid-Century Modern Framed Woodblock Print Signed by Kiyoshi Saito

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H 9.5 in W 19.25 in D 1.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Framed Woodblock Print Signed by Kiyoshi Saito

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a beautiful, framed, hand signed woodblock print, signed by Kiyoshi Saito. In excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Wood

Story of Buddha Rare Japanese Antique Woodblock Book, 19th Century

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H 10 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in

Story of Buddha Rare Japanese Antique Woodblock Book, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book entitled: Story of Buddha and Buddhism.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

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H 10 in W 7.25 in L 10 in

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book "Shell Fish Watchers Guide."

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Antique 1710s Japanese Edo Prints

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Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

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H 10 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book "Shell Fish Watchers Guide."

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Antique 1710s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

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H 10 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book "Shell Fish Watchers Guide."

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Antique 1710s Japanese Edo Prints

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Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

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H 10 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book "Shell Fish Watchers Guide."

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Antique 1710s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Cattle Country Woodblock Print Signed Numbered by Gordon Mortensen

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H 23 in W 37 in D 1 in

Cattle Country Woodblock Print Signed Numbered by Gordon Mortensen

Located in Toledo, OH

Limited signed and numbered woodblock print titled Cattle Country by Gordon Mortensen.

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20th Century Unknown Modern Prints

Materials

Opaline Glass, Paper

Carol Summers'Tuolomne Sunrise' color woodblock print signed by Carol Summers, 2006

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H 26 in W 21.5 in

'Tuolomne Sunrise' color woodblock print signed by Carol Summers

By Carol Summers

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This print is an excellent example of the woodblock prints of Carol Summers.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Albert AbramovitzJewish Wedding Judaica Woodblock Print c.1930s WPA Woodcut Print Hand Signed, C.1935-1943

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H 11.5 in W 14.5 in

Jewish Wedding Judaica Woodblock Print c.1930s WPA Woodcut Print Hand Signed

By Albert Abramovitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Some of his prints were published by the WPA. it is a wood engraving signed in pencil. From a small edition. Albert Abramovitz (1879-1963), born in Riga, Latvia, on January 24, 187...

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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Albert AbramovitzThe Worker Woodblock Print c.1930's WPA Woodcut Print Hand Signed, C.1935-1943

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H 11 in W 7.5 in D 0.1 in

The Worker Woodblock Print c.1930's WPA Woodcut Print Hand Signed

By Albert Abramovitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Some of his prints were published by the WPA some were done in Soviet moscow in Russia.. it is a wood engraving signed in pencil. From a small edition. Albert Abramovitz (1879-1963...

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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Albert AbramovitzComing Home Woodblock Print c.1930's WPA Woodcut Print Hand Signed, C.1935-1943

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H 9.25 in W 7.5 in D 0.1 in

Coming Home Woodblock Print c.1930's WPA Woodcut Print Hand Signed

By Albert Abramovitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Some of his prints were published by the WPA some were done in Soviet Moscow in Russia.. it is a wood engraving signed in pencil. From a small edition. Albert Abramovitz (1879-1963...

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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Paul Jacoulet, 'Une Histoire Très Drôle. Mongols', Woodblock Print, Signed

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H 22.13 in W 18.13 in D 0.25 in

Paul Jacoulet, 'Une Histoire Très Drôle. Mongols', Woodblock Print, Signed

By Paul Jacoulet

Located in Astoria, NY

A woodblock by printmaker Paul Jacoulet (French, 1896-1960) produced 1949 in Japan, titled "Une Histoire Très Drôle. Mongols" (A Very Funny Story. Mongols,) framed with aci...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

Umetaro Azechi "-55" Woodblock Print

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H 14 in W 13.25 in D 2 in

Umetaro Azechi "-55" Woodblock Print

Located in Astoria, NY

Umetaro Azechi (Japanese, 1902 - 1999), "-55", woodblock print, signed in pencil lower left and right.

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20th Century Anglo-Japanese Prints

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Paper

Antique Japanese Yoshida School Woodblock Print by Koitsu, Village Scene, Signed

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H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.1 in

Antique Japanese Yoshida School Woodblock Print by Koitsu, Village Scene, Signed

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Japanese woodblock print by Tsuchiya Koitsu (with his seal) in the manner of Hiroshi Yoshida offers genre village scene, signed along edges as photographed, c1940.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Antique Japanese Yoshida School Woodblock Print by Koitsu, Village Scene, Signed

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H 16 in W 10.5 in D 0.1 in

Antique Japanese Yoshida School Woodblock Print by Koitsu, Village Scene, Signed

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Japanese woodblock print by Tsuchiya Koitsu (with his seal) in the manner of Hiroshi Yoshida offers genre village scene, signed along edges as photographed, c1940.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Lino-Cut Cubist School Expressionist Woodblock Print Signed, 20th C

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H 16 in W 13.25 in D 1.13 in

Antique Lino-Cut Cubist School Expressionist Woodblock Print Signed, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An Lino-cut cubist school woodblock pint offers expressionist portrait of individual; pencil titled, numbered 3/100 and signed illegible as photographed, 20th century Measures: 16" ...

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20th Century Prints

Materials

Metal

Albert AbramovitzJewish Shtetl Russian Village Judaica Woodblock Print WPA Artist Hand Signed, C.1930s

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H 6 in W 8.75 in

Jewish Shtetl Russian Village Judaica Woodblock Print WPA Artist Hand Signed

By Albert Abramovitz

Located in Surfside, FL

It is a wood engraving signed in pencil. From a small edition. The Rabbi or Hasidic Rebbe, Tzaddik of the shtetl walking with his followers. Albert Abramovitz (1879-1963), born in ...

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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Signed Japanese Tsuchiya Koitsu Woodblock Print, Asakusa Kannondo Temple, C1930

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H 20.5 in W 15.75 in D 0.5 in

Signed Japanese Tsuchiya Koitsu Woodblock Print, Asakusa Kannondo Temple, C1930

By Tsuchiya Koitsu

Located in Big Flats, NY

Japanese Woodblock Print of Asakusa Kannondo Temple by Tsuchiya Koitsu C1930 Measures- 20.5''H x 15.75''W x .5''D

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Early 20th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

Important Astronomy Telescope Japanese Antique Woodblock Book 1872 Superb Prints

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H 9.5 in W 6 in D 0.75 in

Important Astronomy Telescope Japanese Antique Woodblock Book 1872 Superb Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique signed woodblock print book entitled: Astronomy Science Depicts superb original woodblock prints of planets, comets, telescopes, sun and moon eve...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Paul Jacoulet Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Marionettes Chinoises Chinois 1935

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H 21 in W 17.5 in D 1.5 in

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 Paul Jacoulet titled "Marionettes Chinoises Chinois.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Signed 19th Century Woodblock Print Depicting a Japanese Iris in Gilt Frame

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H 18.75 in W 16.25 in D 1 in

Signed 19th Century Woodblock Print Depicting a Japanese Iris in Gilt Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese woodblock print from the 19th century depicting a Japanese Iris, signed upper right.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Hideo Hagiwara, 'Fantasy in Blue (3)', Woodblock Color Print, Signed and Framed

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H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in

Hideo Hagiwara, 'Fantasy in Blue (3)', Woodblock Color Print, Signed and Framed

By Hideo Hagiwara

Located in Astoria, NY

"Fantasy in Blue (3)" Woodblock print. Signed and dated in graphite. Framed: H 40” x W 30” x D 1.5”.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Prints

Tadashi Nakayama Large Limited Edition Signed Japanese Woodblock Print, 1964

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H 41.25 in W 28.25 in D 1 in

Tadashi Nakayama Large Limited Edition Signed Japanese Woodblock Print, 1964

By Tadashi Nakayama

Located in Studio City, CA

An exceptionally large, complexly designed, abstract work by esteemed Japanese printmaker Tadashi Nakayama. The print, titled "Cheerful Afternoon", is pencil signed, numbered (44/50)...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Gold, Silver Leaf

Clinton Hill Signed Contemporary Abstract Woodblock Print on Handmade Paper 3/10

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H 28 in W 23 in D 1.25 in

Clinton Hill Signed Contemporary Abstract Woodblock Print on Handmade Paper 3/10

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An energetic contemporary abstract woodblock print on handmade paper by Clinton Hill.

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Vintage 1980s Prints

Materials

Paper

Albert AbramovitzJewish Shtetl Couple Judaica Woodblock c.1930s WPA Woodcut Print Hand Signed, C.1935-1943

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H 9 in W 11 in D 0.1 in

Jewish Shtetl Couple Judaica Woodblock c.1930s WPA Woodcut Print Hand Signed

By Albert Abramovitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Some of his prints were published by the WPA. it is a wood engraving signed in pencil. From a small edition. Albert Abramovitz (1879-1963), born in Riga, Latvia, on January 24, 187...

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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Carol Summers Hellespont Signed Woodblock Framed

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H 47 in W 55.25 in D 1.5 in

Carol Summers Hellespont Signed Woodblock Framed

By Carol Summers

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent modern woodcut titled "Hellespont" by Carol Summers (47h x 55.25w framed). In excellent condition. Carol Summers (American, 1925-2016) is reno...

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20th Century Prints

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Wood

Albert AbramovitzWPA Expressionist woodblock print. "The Worker"

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H 8.5 in W 6 in

WPA Expressionist woodblock print. "The Worker"

By Albert Abramovitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Pencil signed original limited edition woodcut woodblock print great depression era. from the 1930s.

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1930s Portrait Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Albert AbramovitzJewish Shtetl Couple Judaica Woodblock c.1930s WPA Woodcut Print Hand Signed, C.1935-1943

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H 9 in W 11 in D 0.1 in

Jewish Shtetl Couple Judaica Woodblock c.1930s WPA Woodcut Print Hand Signed

By Albert Abramovitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Some of his prints were published by the WPA. it is a wood engraving signed in pencil. From a small edition. Albert Abramovitz (1879-1963), born in Riga, Latvia, on January 24, 187...

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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Albert AbramovitzMoscow, Russia Workers Woodblock c.1930s WPA era Woodcut Print Hand Signed, c.1925-1939

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H 12 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in

Moscow, Russia Workers Woodblock c.1930s WPA era Woodcut Print Hand Signed

By Albert Abramovitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Some of his prints were published by the WPA. it is a wood engraving signed in pencil. From a small edition. It measures 12 X 12.5 full sheet with margins. image is smaller. Albert...

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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Of 2 Women Signed By Utagawa Kurisa

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H 20 in W 15.5 in D 0.75 in

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Of 2 Women Signed By Utagawa Kurisa

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Of 2 Women Signed By Utagawa Kurisada 19thC Measures - 20" x 15 1/2" x 5/8" This Japanese woodblock print, attributed to Utagawa Kunisada, features...

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Of Samurai Magaki Heikuro Signed By Gekko

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H 13.5 in W 18 in D 1.5 in

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Of Samurai Magaki Heikuro Signed By Gekko

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Of Samurai Magaki Heikuro Signed By Ogata Gekko C1920 Measures - 13 3/8" x 18" x 1 3/8" This Japanese woodblock print, signed by the artist Ogata G...

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Early 20th Century Prints

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Paper

Shiro Kasamatsu Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Three-Headed Deity Ashura Temple

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H 21.5 in W 17 in D 1.25 in

Shiro Kasamatsu Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Three-Headed Deity Ashura Temple

By Shiro Kasamatsu

Located in Studio City, CA

The limited edition sōsaku-hanga oban sized woodblock print dates to 1959. It is signed, stamped/sealed, titled (in Japanese), dated, and numbered (191/200) by the artist.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Hiroshi Yoshida Woodblock Print "Fuji Yama from Okitsu" 1928 Signed Original

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H 11 in W 16 in D 0.5 in

Hiroshi Yoshida Woodblock Print "Fuji Yama from Okitsu" 1928 Signed Original

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Portland, OR

By Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) dated 1928. Signed original Titled: Fujiyama from Okitsu Series: Fuji jukkei (Ten Views of Mount Fuji) 10.75"H x 16"W Hiroshi Seal Signed: Hiroshi Yo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Doves and Girl

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H 23 in W 16.75 in D 1 in

Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Doves and Girl

By Kaoru Kawano

Located in Studio City, CA

Stylistically, he was one of the first Japanese artists to combine Western-style elements with the traditional methods of woodblock printmaking This lifetime edition print is penc...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Print Storage House, circa 1960

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H 25 in W 29 in D 1 in

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Print Storage House, circa 1960

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

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

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Irving AmenIrving Amen, The Heart is a Garden, Signed A/P & Framed Woodblock Print, 1950's

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H 34 in W 25 in D 1.5 in

Irving Amen, The Heart is a Garden, Signed A/P & Framed Woodblock Print

By Irving Amen

Located in Plainview, NY

A woodblock print in color, of a girl looking up at a giant flower bouquet by Irving Amen ( American, 1918-2011) .

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20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Leonard NelsonThree Figures, Abstract Figurative Art, Woodblock Print in Red, Signed, 1947, 1947

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H 21 in W 25 in D 1 in

Three Figures, Abstract Figurative Art, Woodblock Print in Red, Signed, 1947

By Leonard Nelson

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Three Figures in Red" by American modernist painter Leonard Nelson is a 13" x 16.5" abstract figurative woodblock print, created in 1947. The work is matted, framed in classic black...

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1940s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Kiyoshi Saito "Winter in Aizu with Skiers" Signed and Sealed Woodblock Print

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H 18.5 in W 24.5 in D 1 in

Kiyoshi Saito "Winter in Aizu with Skiers" Signed and Sealed Woodblock Print

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Sacramento, CA

Signed and sealed “Winter in Aizu with Skiers” woodblock print by renowned Japanese woodblock artist Kiyoshi Saito, from the “Winter in Aizu” series, c. 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Metal

Antique Japanese Meiji Hand Tinted Woodblock Print, Chop Mark Signed and Script

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H 13.5 in W 13 in D 0.5 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Hand Tinted Woodblock Print, Chop Mark Signed and Script

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique framed Japanese hand tinted woodblock print by Utagawa Toyohiro (1763-1828), depicting the "lucky gods" Benten and Ebisu, chop marks for script on left and signed on right, E...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

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Paper

Albert AbramovitzWPA Artist woodblock print "Letter from overseas"

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H 12.4 in W 11 in

WPA Artist woodblock print "Letter from overseas"

By Albert Abramovitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Pencil signed original limited edition woodcut woodblock print great depression era. from the 1930s.

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1930s American Realist Interior Prints

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Woodcut

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

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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.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Colored Woodblock signed dated numbered 1966 Brooklyn Bridge

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H 21.5 in W 31.5 in

Colored Woodblock signed dated numbered 1966 Brooklyn Bridge

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A great colored woodblock that I believe is a view of the Brooklyn Bridge. It is numbered 54/100 and signed Nepat 66. It has been newly reframed in an beautifully acid free matte and...

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Vintage 1960s American Prints

Albert AbramovitzWPA Expressionist woodblock print. "The Worker"

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H 8.5 in W 6 in

WPA Expressionist woodblock print. "The Worker"

By Albert Abramovitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Pencil signed original limited edition woodcut woodblock print great depression era. from the 1930s.

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1930s Portrait Prints

Albert AbramovitzWPA Artist woodblock print "Letter from overseas"

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H 12.4 in W 11 in

WPA Artist woodblock print "Letter from overseas"

By Albert Abramovitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Pencil signed original limited edition woodcut woodblock print great depression era. from the 1930s.

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1930s American Realist Interior Prints

Hilaire HilerNight Life, Paris, France, Vintage 1928 Signed Black & White Woodcut/Woodblock, circa 1928

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H 11.5 in W 12.75 in D 1 in

Night Life, Paris, France, Vintage 1928 Signed Black & White Woodcut/Woodblock

By Hilaire Hiler

Located in Denver, CO

Untitled (Night Life, Paris, France), vintage 1928 woodcut/woodblock print on tissue paper by Hilaire Hiler (1898-1966). Black and white night time/evening city scene depicting silho...

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Set of Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Prints Unframed by Katsujiro Terashi

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H 1.97 in W 16.54 in L 1.97 in

Set of Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Prints Unframed by Katsujiro Terashi

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A boxed set of signed, limited edition unframed Japanese woodblock prints by internationally recognized award winning artist Katsujiro Terashi depicting ten stylized views of Oita ca...

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20th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Hiroshi Yoshida Framed Japanese Color Woodblock Print Shingetsu New Moon, 1941

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H 17 in W 21.25 in L 17 in

Hiroshi Yoshida Framed Japanese Color Woodblock Print Shingetsu New Moon, 1941

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

The work has been matted and framed and is a very good impression, rich color and state. This particular print appears to be a posthumous edition. The woodblock print is signed (w...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Tsukasa Yoshida "Moon" Woodblock

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H 11 in W 16 in D 0.5 in

Tsukasa Yoshida "Moon" Woodblock

Located in Astoria, NY

Tsukasa Yoshida (Japanese, b. 1949), "Moon," woodblock print, signed in pencil lower right, unframed.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Other Prints

Materials

Wood

After Hiroshige "Utsu Mountain" Woodblock

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H 10.25 in W 14.5 in D 0.2 in

After Hiroshige "Utsu Mountain" Woodblock

Located in Astoria, NY

After Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797 - 1858), "Utsu Mountain at Okabe" from the series fifty-three station of the Tokaido, woodblock print, signed in plate, unframed. Dealer: S1...

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

After Hokusai "Mishima Pass..." Woodblock

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H 10 in W 14 in D 0.2 in

After Hokusai "Mishima Pass..." Woodblock

Located in Astoria, NY

After Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760 - 1849), "Mishima Pass in Kai Province" from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, woodblock print, signed in plate upper left, unframed.

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

After Hiroshige "Goyu Tabibito Tomeonna" Woodblock

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H 15 in W 10 in D 0.2 in

After Hiroshige "Goyu Tabibito Tomeonna" Woodblock

Located in Astoria, NY

After Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797 - 1858), "Goyu Tabibito Tomeonna / Women Soliciting Traverlers, Goya," woodblock print, signed in plate, unframed. Dealer: S138XX

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Shoda Koho "Sailing Boats at Sunset" Woodblock

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H 10 in W 15 in D 0.25 in

Shoda Koho "Sailing Boats at Sunset" Woodblock

Located in Astoria, NY

Shoda Koho (Japanese, 1871 - 1946), "Sailing Boats at Sunset," woodblock print, signed in pencil on reverse lower right, unframed.

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20th Century Prints

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Paper

Lowell Daunt CollinsTown Square Naturalistic Woodblock Print

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H 5 in W 9.5 in D 1 in

Town Square Naturalistic Woodblock Print

By Lowell Daunt Collins

Located in Houston, TX

Signed by artist. Woodblock print is not framed.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

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Jacob SteinhardtSteinhardt Woodcut Marian Anderson Signed African American, Israeli Bezalel Art, 1959

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H 22.75 in W 14.25 in D 0.1 in

Steinhardt Woodcut Marian Anderson Signed African American, Israeli Bezalel Art

By Jacob Steinhardt

Located in Surfside, FL

Portrait in black and white, woodblock print. Pencil signed by both Jacob Steinhardt 1887-1968 and Marian Anderson.

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1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

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