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RichardLakewood, OH
Apr 27, 2024
Polytrade Int IncGolden Beach, FL
Apr 27, 2024
GeraldArnold, MD
Feb 10, 2024
The description of this print was not accurate.
The description of this print stated that it had "imperceptible matt burn, else fine". What the description failed to state was that the print had been treated (bleached) with a hydrogen peroxide solution, so that indeed there was imperceptible matt burn, but also washed out colors. As an auction house calling yourselves "Woodblock Print World", you too should be able to tell immediately when a woodblock print had been treated to remove matt burn (foxing) before you ever list it for auction, and state as much in the description. I would bever have bid on it had I know this beforehand.
Woodblock Prints WorldFeb 10, 2024
Dear Gerard, There are no such thing as a "Bleach detector" (Else I would own one:) but in my experience, here is what you should know: 1/Prints that are bleached lose their thin colors first, such as pink or yellow. This particular print doesn't have any pink originally, but its yellow color is still pretty strong, suggesting it has very unlikely been treated. 2/Certain level of color fading could indeed come from a bleaching process, but also simply from exposure to natural light. The colors in this print are not as strong as when originally printed, but they are definitely not "Washed out" The pictures on the auction are not altered in any way, they reflect exactly what you have received. 3/Prints that are bleached have a uniform white paper, way too white to be 90 years old. If this print was bleached, there would be no matte burn or toning whatsoever, the paper wouldn't have any forms of toning. So when you say: "You should be able to tell immediately when a woodblock print had been treated", the evidence kinda show otherwise. (Maybe it is not as obvious after all) With that being said, the print is indeed nearly 100 years old, so who knows how many collectors owned it over the years. It is possible that the print has been indeed, somehow altered, just like 80 % of the prints you probably own from that period. Yet, I have never seen an auction house stipulating that a print they are listing may have been bleached, even though half of their prints probably are, with or without their knowledge (including most major auction houses...)
LeonardVancouver, WA
Oct 07, 2023
DianneWake, VA
Sep 10, 2023
JamesGeneva, NY
May 06, 2023
MarvSan Francisco, CA
May 06, 2023
johnSt Louis, MO
May 06, 2023
StevenMelbourne, FL
Mar 19, 2023
Happy to Recommend
Very pleased with the entire transaction, from start to finish. Happy with the quality and price. Arrived quickly and safely.
LizaVacaville, CA
Feb 04, 2023
Arrived quickly
Items arrived very quickly. Both items were very well packaged. Beautiful pieces.
ChristianLa Chaux-de-fonds, CH
Dec 03, 2022
Very fast, great and friendly communication
Everything as good as you can wish for: precise description, super fast and very friendly communication with Stephane, lightning speed shipping. Couldn't be happier.
DanielBoston, MA
Nov 19, 2022
JamesGeneva, NY
Oct 02, 2022
LeonardVancouver, WA
Sep 17, 2022
Always a Pleasure....
to do business with Woodblock Prints World. I find rarer works, quick invoicing (provided I win), speedy delivery.
DanielBoston, MA
Mar 31, 2022
BernardYarmouth Port, MA
Mar 26, 2022
StephenGlasgow, GB
Mar 20, 2022
LeonardVancouver, WA
Dec 25, 2021
Always a Pleasure....
doing business with Woodblock Prints World. Great items, speedy delivery.
DanielBoston, MA
Dec 11, 2021
MarvSan Francisco, CA
Oct 10, 2021
BetsyHelena, MT
Oct 09, 2021
Professional and Fast
This was by far the easiest transaction I have ever had with an online auction. Invoice and payment were quick and painless. Item was packed well and shipping was reasonably priced, insured, and fast! I would not hesitate to purchase from Woodblock Prints World again.
HubertNeusaess, DE
Jul 24, 2021
Decent solid auctioneer
I bid on a japanese woddblock print and I got the article quickly, smooth shipping and the condition was exactly as it had been described
NathanSaint Petersburg, FL
Jun 12, 2021
AkiraCompton, CA
Jun 12, 2021
JohnIrvine, CA
Jun 12, 2021
Great Service
I have purchased several items over the last few years and have always been very happy with both the items and the service.
ChristianSingapore, SG
May 01, 2021
Perfect condition, perfect packaging and very fast delivery
Perfect condition, perfect packaging, very fast delivery
NageswariCincinnati, OH
May 01, 2021
AkiraCompton, CA
May 01, 2021
XavierSaint-jacques-de-la-lande, FR
May 01, 2021
LeonardVancouver, WA
May 01, 2021
NageswariCincinnati, OH
Dec 12, 2020
AndrewFair Haven, NJ
Dec 08, 2020
CHRISTIANParis, FR
Nov 15, 2020
PatrickNew York, NY
Nov 14, 2020
NageswariCincinnati, OH
Nov 14, 2020
JcNew York, NY
Nov 14, 2020
VincentSingapore, SG
Aug 31, 2020
KennethHuntington Beach, CA
Jun 07, 2020
DougDallas, TX
Jun 06, 2020
NageswariCincinnati, OH
Jun 06, 2020
Huei-JenTaipei City, TW
Nov 23, 2019
GaryAustin, TX
Nov 23, 2019
Nov 22, 2019
Very constant contact with the seller. nice packaging. to recommend.
Very satisfied. estampe. packaging. delay of delivery. Contact with the seller. best
JaeTacoma, WA
Nov 22, 2019
RickLos Angeles, CA
Oct 18, 2019
WilliamBrookline, MA
May 05, 2019
MalcolmLittle Mountain, AU
May 04, 2019
JamesGeneva, NY
May 04, 2019
PierreDijon, FR
May 04, 2019
MohammadMuncie, IN
Oct 24, 2018
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