What does Artist Proof mean on a print?

What does Artist Proof mean on a print?

What Is An Artist Proof Print? An artist proof print has a connection to limited edition prints. It is commonly known as a copy of the photograph and is not a part of the numbered edition. These prints are used as a test print by the artist and kept for their personal collection.

Are artist proofs worth more than prints?

Artist Proofs are generally valued higher than other prints in the edition, due to the rarity and small quantity of them. Oftentimes the Artist Proof are altered from the final edition, creating a uniqueness to them that is very desirable.

What is an artist proof etching?

An artist’s proof is an impression of a print taken in the printmaking process to see the current printing state of a plate while the plate (or stone, or woodblock) is being worked on by the artist.

How many artist proofs are made?

Many artists print 10-15% of the original edition, but at P. Buckley Moss, we print a quantity of 25 prints to be designated for use as Artist Proofs. The number sequence differs from the limited edition, as the number is preceded by the letter “AP”. The artist is the owner of the Artist Proof edition.

What is the difference between a print and an artist proof?

The first “proofs” were either pulled or printed, and the artist had the option to work out the color and quality issues as they came out of the process. The only real difference between the two is the restricted quantity of prints bearing the AP designation and not the quality of the print.

Can you sell artist proof?

Yes, A/P means artist’s proof. An artist might give them as gifts, or might sell them if the rest of the edition is sold out and there’s a demand. There are no “rules” on selling an AP that is an original print that I know of.

Can you sell artist proofs?

Is an artist proof worth more than a lithograph?

All things like being equal like they are of the same quality and kept in the same condition, then generally Artist Proofs are more expensive than limited edition items. You can expect to pay anywhere between 20% and 50% more for an artist print.

What is the difference between an artists proof and a print?

Are artists proofs worth anything?

Even though artists proofs are often presented as a gift, time and again, they’re often sold. However, if they display equal quality and the same condition, artists proofs in most cases are more expensive, costing anything between 20-50% more.

Are prints signed by the artist?

Most artists sign their prints at the bottom right corner of the piece. It’s considered that, by signing a print, the artist approves it, and, claims it as his or her own work. Sometimes printers also sign a print they produce, which is why certain pieces have two signatures.