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- The Artist
- Limited vs Open Edition Print
- Print Runs
- Signature
- Print Type
If you know the name of the artist, you can begin your research. There are several websites that list thousands of artists and millions of prices fetched at auction to enable people to research pictures and value. These tend to charge for detailed information. Sites such as www.artnet.com, www.fineartinfo.com, are commonly used by the art trade. If...
At the onset of the 20th century, artists began producing their fine art prints in limited editions so that each work would retain its value over time. When editions are small, the individual artworks in the edition are more rare—and, as a result, more expensive. Prints from large editions (often 200 or above) are less valuable, as it’s unlikely th...
Every print in a limited edition is numbered, usually in pencil at the bottom of the print, which is vital for determining the value of a print. The denominator (the bottom number in the fraction) will show you how many prints were printed in one edition. The upper number (numerator) will show you when each print was created during the run. For exa...
Like all artworks, fine art prints are more valuable when they are hand-signedby the artist. It doesn’t matter much if the signature is located on the front of the print, the back of the print, or on its accompanying Certificate of Authenticity. Signing fine art prints only became standard practice in the 20th century—and many historic prints lack ...
The vast majority of prints are works on paper, which makes them prone to water stains, fading, creasing, trimming, and other damages. The common types are lithograph, serigraph, and Giclee all depending on the quality will vary in value greatly. Lithographs or serigraphswill generally be the most expensive. It’s rare to find a historic (or seconda...
Use an online image search or reverse image search to check whether your painting is a copy of an existing artwork. Good quality painted copies are often worth more than prints. If it is a print, it may still be worth something. Certain limited edition prints are worth more than normal prints.
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Jan 2, 2024 · Authentic, hand-signed, and/or numbered original art prints are your best bet if you want to spend your money on something that will appreciate in value over time. A mass-produced colour copy labelled “Limited Edition” will do if you’re a fan or just want something lovely to hang on the wall.
Find out if your prints could fetch a decent sum at auction in this guide to valuing prints. The process of creating fine art prints is not widely recognised by the public and there are many misconceptions behind what constitutes a valuable print.
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