Are signed and numbered prints worth anything?
Table of Contents
Are signed and numbered prints worth anything?
Signatures count for a lot at a print market since they add to the artwork’s authenticity. The value of a signed print is usually two or more times higher than the value of an unsigned print, so if you have a choice, it’s always better to go for the signed version.
Do limited edition prints increase in value?
When edition sizes are small, the individual artworks in the edition become more rare—and this scarcity makes these pieces more desirable in the market. For example, a print by Frank Stella from an edition of 30 will be more valuable than a similar work from an edition of 100.
How do you sell signed and numbered prints?
Set up a signing with the artist so each print is hand-signed, dated and numbered somewhere on the front of the print. Authenticate the print with a detailed sales slip noting the number in the run and print type. Frame the prints according to sales instructions and deliver immediately to your buyer.
What does a numbered print mean?
Many times there is confusion on what it means to have a numbered piece of art. To have a numbered piece of art means that the artist or printer has indicated on the art that this piece is the X numbered print out of a total of YY prints printed in that particular edition, making it a limited edition.
Are Signed artist proofs more valuable?
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.
Should I sell limited edition prints?
Limited edition prints tend to be more valuable than open editions, but once you set the size you will not be able to change your mind and create more images, even if they sold more quickly than you thought.
How do I sell signed art prints?
- Here are some options for selling your art:
- Consignment Shops. If you are trying to sell a poster or something with little monetary value, this can be an option as long as you are not expecting to make very much money.
- Craigslist.
- Ebay.
- Garage Sales/Estate Sales.
- Art Brokerage.com.
- The Art Shop.
Why are some prints numbered?
Artists typically now number their prints so that collectors will know that this print edition is limited and that their print is part of the official edition. The numbering of a print does not in itself make that print any more or less valuable, but it does give collectors some important facts about the print.
What is the difference between an artist proof and a numbered 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 more valuable than numbered prints?
With the rise of popularity with digital prints, artist proofs can in many instances be listed under the same price as numbered limited editions. However, if they display equal quality and the same condition, artists proofs in most cases are more expensive, costing anything between 20-50% more.
