PRINT FAQS

WHAT IS A LIMITED EDITION?

The term Limited Edition is used to describe an edition that has been limited to a certain size. Like an ‘original’ they are numbered individually and can even be signed by the artist, however unlike an original print these are reproductions and are often sold with a number of size variations. The size of the edition are much larger than an original work and can range from roughly 100 to over 1000. An open edition is a run of prints that are not limited and can be reproduced an infinite amount of times.

Neither an open edition or limited edition are considered worthwhile investments.

DOES THE EDITION SIZE MATTER?

The size of the edition has a significant bearing on the value of the print. As with any commodity the rarer something is the higher its value. The same goes with prints; a monoprint or an edition of 5 will demand a much higher price than an edition of 30 or higher.

HOW ARE PRINTS PRICED?

There are a number of factors that affect how a print is priced. The price will take into consideration the artist’s overall market value, the appeal of the image, the size of the edition and the costs associated with its creation. Pricing is a fine art in itself and the artist and publisher will take all of these factors into account when launching a new edition.