A few years back I purchased privately two prints of Hokusai 36 Views of Fugi but knew absolutely nothing about them and in my area there is no one who could tell me if these were real, fakes or reproductions.
So I let it go and hung them on the wall until I had a couple of friends comment that they would be interested in them and that is when I jumped into action to find out more about them.
As I read more about Hokusai and his style of art, I wondered … More it these were indeed Block prints or just Laser Prints.
I could not find anyone in my area so I entered into the expanse of the internet and found a site called "" Moonlit Sea Prints "" that dealt with Japanese prints and I thought this might be the place.
So I sat down and wrote an Email to them and was very happy to receive an Email in return the next day from David Kutcher who told me a few things to look for in these prints.
I sent back some picks of the prints and after a few more back and forth Emails I sent some pics that were the revealing to him that these were indeed Block Prints, albeit not from the 18th century but modern and great to hear that news.
From this experience with David and his patience to help me along on what to look for, these prints might still be on the wall and I would not have been informed.
This was a great lesson in the identification of block prints and would not have been possible it David did not take the time for my emails.
From this I would say to that David has a wealth of knowledge and his expertise would be a great asset in helping you with your needs.
Again I say a very big thank you to David.
Don't forget the beautiful prints he has for sale as they would be an excellent addition to dress up your walls.
Thanks

It is a pleasure to write this review for David at Moonlit Sea Prints. I live in London UK and the print I purchased was one I had seen in person in the past and immediately loved and regretted not buying, so I was excited to find it again. I was a bit nervous about ordering something so delicate and fragile from so far away - would it be the same as the one I had seen and loved, might it get damaged on the journey and/or might I have to pay a disproportionate … More amount of import duty in the UK. David was very easy and pleasant to communicate with and always replied very swiftly. He was very used to sending prints to the UK and I found that his process worked really well. All my fears were unfounded - the print is just as beautiful as the one I had seen and just as represented on his website, it was very carefully packaged and arrived at my door totally unscathed with a nice note from David and the UK Customs process was easy to navigate and the duty charged was fair. So all in all a totally positive experience and I shall definitely enjoy choosing a companion for my print from David and learning more about this delightful art form from his website.

Highly recommend! I can not express how efficient and professional David's service is. From the high quality, article authentication, ease of communication and fast delivery - it surpasses all others. I fell in love with a rare piece of triptych by Kobayashi Kiyochika whilst living in Tokyo but when I returned it was gone! I was devastated to say the least. But by chance I found it again through David's site and it's even more pristine … More and beautiful than I had remembered it to be. I am forever grateful!

Sail Boat Under the Moon Lights
LaHarpe, Kansas – 1950’s
I stumbled across this image on the Moonlit Sea Prints site today. The same print hung on the wall in our living room when I was a kid. Must have been a wedding present to my parents.
I often stared at the framed image as I was sitting under it at the desk. It transfixed me. I imagined that the moon and clouds were an F-80 fighter jet flying overhead…the moon was the vertical stabilizer and … More that little cloud jag at the end was a fuel drop tank. And the hapless boat and skipper…bombs awaaaayyy! I know, I know...my imagination!
After my dad passed away and Mom had an estate sale, the print was sold to an unknown buyer. When I came back from my Air Force assignment in California on leave to visit, the absence of that sailboat print...well, it crushed me. I’ve searched in antique and secondhand shops for over 40 years now, but with no knowledge of the author or title…no luck.
But now, after learning the title (Sail Boat Under the Moon Lights) and author (Yoshimoto Gesso), I searched for it tonight on the internet and found it. Ordered it and was just plain delighted when it arrived! I will take it to a frame shop next week.

I found Moonlit Sea prints online, but decided to take the 2hr drive to see the gallery. I was not disappointed. David was a wonderful host and showed me some works by other artists and was very knowledgeable. He had a lot of inventory and it was all very organized. The print I purchased was in very nice condition and priced accordingly. I would not hesitate to purchase from him again. I cannot comment on shipping, but he did secure my print in a … More box with a protective sleeve.

I recently purchased two prints from Moonlit Sea and would absolutely recommend them. Photographs of the art on the website are accurate (including color rendition), they were carefully packaged for shipping and arrived quickly, and the prices are reasonable. Additionally, the website is informational and it’s clear that the proprietor is knowledgeable and cares deeply about the medium. I already have my eye on a couple of additional prints!

Another beautiful ( and SEXY) gift for my BIG LOVE, my husband on his birthday. A small shunga erotic printed page ( I better not post that photo!) in perfect condition. He loves the first pair of prints I bought for him and he is going to be thrilled with this present. Art & love- what else could me need? With David at MOONLIT SEAS to help us out, we will be sharing the art and sharing the love of Japanese prints.

First review: Thank you for this email. I have reviewed the collection and have to express my disappointment in what you are selling. Basically, apart from a few basic prints bySaito Kiyoshi, you limit yourself to what I call the "pretty" prints of the shin-hanga or the old ukiyoe style. Unfortunately, there is nothing I saw from the contemporary prints of the sosaku hanga movement in the years afterwards. In short, there is nothing that … More would interest me. Nevertheless I wish to continue to receive your email with the hope that if you can acknowledge Saito's art, then maybe there is hope that one day you will bring the more challenging, stimulating and ultimately satisfying sosaku hanga prints into your portfolio as well.Second review: I recently bought a print by Junichiro Sekino because I have long wanted a good print by him. My Japanese print collection is 90 per cent contemporary sosaku hanga ("creative prints") of the 20th and 21st centuries. I have many of the well known names--Hiratsuka, Mori, Ay-O, Saito, Shinoda, et al--and also some less familiar recent names. When Moonlit Sea Prints showed me a newly acquired print I very much liked it, but chose not to get it because it had no date or title, two requirements I have long required. But it did have a number and signature. After investigation, I decided to get it and very glad I did. The quality of the printing is excellent, and the imagery of the leaves, water and stonework--taking advantage of the wood grain of the medium--is exceptional. The print was shipped to me in a hard tube and arrived without a problem. I look forward to seeing more such prints from Mr. Kutcher.

I purchased two small books, Kitao Shigemasa, "Kacho Zue (birds & flowers), and Tachibana Yasukini, "Ehon Noyama Gusa" (wildflowers). Both were in gorgeous condition, more than fairly priced and above all very beautiful. Both books will feature in an article I am writing on the representation of nature in art, and in a broadcast segment on the same topic for a nationally broadcast program on public radio. I am delighted to have … More found Moonlit Sea Prints and grateful to have these two lovely works.

I recently acquired 2 prints and wanted to sell one of them. I spoke to David and after he verified the condition from the pictures I emailed, he made me a very fair price on one of them and paid me for the print without any delays or issues. He explained what to look for through the process and gave me a much better understanding of this particular type of art. Thanks David. Very good transaction. I would recommend this place to anyone looking … More to buy or sell woodblock prints. Thank you very much. Clay

I trusted the vendor because of his excellent communication long before my original purchase, but I was - unbeknownst to him - quite nervous about the print travelling hundreds of miles and arriving intact. My fears were unfounded. These are professionals. They deal in exquisite product, at fair prices and know that when they send it out the door. through The print arrived, well coddled in its packing, unchanged by its journey. It now warms our collective … More family heart in our home.

Years ago, Ii give my sister two Yoshi Hoshida woodblocks that I had. She loves them and unfortunately, I had only the first two in a series of three. Since these are only sold in sets, I started looking on the internet for the third and had no luck since folks did not want to break up the set. My sister turns 75 this year and my family thought it would be a great present for her birthday.I found Moonlit Sea Prints website and started looking. … More I was surprised and in shock because they had the one I was looking for. I contacted my family and we purchased it. We are going to have it professionally framed and are looking forward to June when we give her the present.I want to say thanks to Moonlit Sea Prints for a quick response to my email, it made a world of difference. David Kutcher was very patient, knowledgeable about art work and was a pleasure to do business with. If I am looking for a rare piece of art work, I certainly contact the companyagain and I would recommend them as well.

Buying a print from Moonlit Sea was a great experience! David has a deep understanding of the work he sells, and getting to talk with him through the process of looking at different pieces was incredibly valuable.
The website itself is a joy to use and the detail put into every listing is really impressive. I learned a lot just but browsing. The print I ordered came quickly, and in great condition.
I highly recommend working with Moonlit Sea Prints, … More and expect I’ll be back in the future.