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How can you tell if a woodblock print is real?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
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Biensennyo-ko Japanese Woodblock Print
By Keisai Eisen
Located in Houston, TX
The woodblock print is printed on rice paper. The print is not framed.
Category
Early 1800s Edo Portrait Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Lupine Woodblock Print by Tanigami Kōnan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original woodblock print by Tanigami Kōnan from *Seiyō Sōka Zufu* (Pictorial Album of Western Plants and Flowers), published by Unsōdō, Kyoto, 1917.
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Modern Prints
Materials
Maple
Amaryllis Woodblock Print by Tanigami Kōnan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original woodblock print by Tanigami Kōnan from *Seiyō Sōka Zufu* (Pictorial Album of Western Plants and Flowers), published by Unsōdō, Kyoto, 1917.
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Modern Prints
Materials
Wood
Two Kabuki Actors Japanese Woodblock Print
By Toyohara Kunichika
Located in Houston, TX
His deep appreciation and knowledge of kabuki drama led to his production primarily of ukiyo-e actor-prints, which are woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays...
Category
1860s Edo Portrait Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Water Lily Woodblock Print by Tanigami Kōnan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original woodblock print by Tanigami Kōnan from *Seiyō Sōka Zufu* (Pictorial Album of Western Plants and Flowers), published by Unsōdō, Kyoto, 1917.
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Modern Prints
Materials
Maple
Original Japanese Woodblock Print by Totoya Hokkei 19th Century
By Totoya Hokkei
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare, original Utagawa Hiroshige 19th century woodblock print. Beautiful Edo period print from the original publisher.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Prints
Materials
Paper
