Print Numbering
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Understanding Print Numbering
Introduction
Collectors often ask about print numbers: what they mean and how they influence the value of art prints. Let’s explore this topic for a clearer understanding.
The Concept of Print Making
Remember those elementary school days when you carved designs into potatoes and dipped them in paint or ink to make prints? This simple activity introduced you to the concept of creating limited edition art. However, the potato would start losing its sharpness after a few uses, making later prints less distinct.
Modern Print Runs
Nowadays, limited editions can reach into the hundreds of thousands without losing quality. This assures collectors that every print, including proofs, is identical. During production, paper or canvas is printed on large presses, then stacked and dried. These sheets are trimmed, packed, signed, and numbered, making it impossible to identify the sequence in which they were printed.
The Purpose of Numbering
Print numbers function much like serial numbers, ensuring transparency and honesty. For instance, a print labeled 152/1200 is simply the 152nd in a series of 1200. Despite higher costs, artist and publisher proofs come from the exact same run.
Important Considerations
It's worth noting that the artist typically does not handle the numbering themselves. The most valuable limited editions remain in mint condition, regardless of their numbered position. On the other hand, etchings and woodblock prints often show sharper details at the beginning of a run, making early prints more desirable.
In summary, while print numbers serve as a form of registration, the key factors in determining value are condition and quality rather than the specific number in the edition.
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