Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Japanese Woodblock Prints & Art Gallery in Falls Church, VA
Shogun Gallery has been dedicated to preserving and sharing the beauty of Japanese woodblock prints and Persian & Mogul miniature paintings since the early 1970s. Founded by Toni L. Hunter, our gallery specializes in museum-quality artworks spanning historical periods including Ukiyo-e, Meiji, Shin Hanga, and Sosaku Hanga. We offer expert appraisals, custom archival framing with acid-free materials, and interest-free payment plans to make fine art accessible.Our team provides detailed certificates of authenticity and maintains transparent communication through email and scheduled appointments. With decades of experience, we serve collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts worldwide through secure online transactions and insured global shipping.
Services
Japanese Woodblock Prints
Persian Miniature Paintings
Art Appraisals
Custom Framing
International Shipping
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer appraisals by experienced professionals with decades in the art trade
- Our custom framing uses 100% acid-free materials for long-term preservation
- Interest-free payment plans available for art purchases
- We provide detailed certificates of authenticity with every appraisal
- Global shipping with insurance through US Postal Service
Services
Japanese Woodblock Prints
We offer authentic Japanese woodblock prints from historical periods including Ukiyo-e, Meiji, Shin Hanga, and Sosaku Hanga. Our collection features works by renowned artists and rare editions. Each print undergoes careful condition assessment and authentication.
Art Appraisals
Professional appraisal services determine the value and authenticity of woodblock prints. Our experts examine condition, edition, and historical context to provide certified valuations for insurance or sale purposes.
Custom Framing
Conservation-grade framing services protect your artwork using acid-free materials. We employ museum standards with UV-protective plexiglass to ensure long-term preservation of delicate prints and paintings.
International Shipping
Secure shipping services deliver artwork worldwide through insured US Postal Service packages. We provide proper packaging guidance and coordinate shipping costs for both domestic and international clients.
Consignment Sales
We facilitate consignment sales for private collectors and dealers. Our service includes professional presentation, marketing, and transparent profit-sharing arrangements for successful artwork transactions.
People
Toni L. Hunter
Owner/Founder
Toni L. Hunter established Shogun Gallery in the early 1970s, building a personal collection of museum-quality Japanese woodblock prints and Persian miniatures through decades of dedicated curation and scholarship.
Questions
How do you authenticate Japanese woodblock prints?
We examine seals, signatures, paper quality, and printing techniques to verify authenticity. Physical inspection is required for accurate assessment.
Do you offer payment plans for purchases?
Yes, we provide interest-free payment plans allowing customers to reserve artwork and pay over time at their convenience.
Can I get my prints appraised remotely?
While we can provide preliminary observations from photos, physical examination is necessary for official appraisals and certificates of authenticity.
What shipping options are available?
We ship worldwide through insured US Postal Service packages. International shipments follow current carrier restrictions and regulations.
How does the consignment process work?
We display consigned prints with agreed pricing, handling sales and marketing. Consignors receive 40-60% of the final sale price after transaction completion.
What framing materials do you use?
Our archival framing employs 100% acid-free matting and UV-protective plexiglass to prevent deterioration and ensure long-term preservation of artwork.
