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Is an artist's proof worth more?
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Yes, an artist's proof may be worth more than a regular edition print. The reason for this is that there is a smaller number of artist's proofs since these prints are ones that the artist produces and then holds back rather than offering for sale. Depending on the image quality and overall condition, an artist's proof is usually worth 20% to 50% more than an edition print. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can provide a more specific valuation for your print. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of art prints from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
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Flordali : Surrealist self-portrait - Original Handsigned Etching (Field #68-3 C
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI
Flordali : Surrealist self-portrait, 1969
Original Lithograph and Etching
Signed in the plate and handsigned in pencil
Numbered /175 copies
On Japan paper 77 x 57 cm ...
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Lithograph
GARDEN ROMANCE Signed Lithograph, Black Couple Portrait, Lovers, Flower Garden
Located in Union City, NJ
GARDEN ROMANCE by the artist James Denmark is an original hand drawn, limited edition lithograph(not a photo reproduction or digital print) printed on archival Somerset paper using t...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Klimt, Sonnenblumen, Gustav Klimt, Eine Nachlese (after)
By Gustav Klimt
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Héliogravure, collotype, metallic inks on vélin paper. Paper Size: 18.86 x 17.91 inches; image size: 12.09 x 12.2 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. ...
Category
1930s Symbolist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$19,996 Sale Price
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David Shrigley - Everything is Good
Located in London, GB
David Shrigley
Everything is Good, 2023
Screenprint on 300gsm BFK Rives paper
76 x 56 cm
Edition of 125
Hand-signed and numbered by the artist
published by NGV
David Shrigley is a B...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Screen
S, Hockney's Alphabet, David Hockney
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph in colors on vélin Exhibition Fine Art Cartridge paper. Paper Size: 12.75 x 9.75 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Hockney's ...
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$1,196 Sale Price
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Wayne Thiebaud - Bakery Case
Located in Central, HK
Wayne Thiebaud
Bakery Case, 2018
Offset lithographic poster in colours on smooth wove paper
22 × 24 3/5 in 55.8 × 62.6 cm
Wayne Thiebaud is famous for his colorful paintings of mou...
Category
2010s Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper