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What is a good number for limited edition prints?
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What is a good number for limited edition prints depends on what you mean by good. If you're wondering how many prints in a series are best from a collector's standpoint, the smaller the number of prints, the more valuable the individual pieces are likely to be. In other words, the prints in a run of 30 will be rarer than a run of 100, so it is possible that the smaller run will be more valuable. If by "good" you mean which number in a particular series is best to buy, the answer is that there really isn't a better number. The print marked 1/30 and the one marked 30/30 will be identical and of equal value, assuming they are kept in similar condition. However, when a gallery sells prints in numerical order, the price may go up as the prints sell. In that case, you may pay more for print 30/30 than the buyer for 1/30 did. As the price increases, the extra amount paid could mean a lower return on investment. Shop a large collection of art prints on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Southwest View of Sherborne Abbey Church /// History of Dorset English Engraving
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John Hutchins (English, 1698-1773)
Title: "Southwest View of Sherborne Abbey Church" (Plate 15)
Portfolio: The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset
Year: 1861-1870...
Category
1860s Victorian Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Donald Judd Last Editions at Brooke Alexander, 1993-94, Vintage
By Donald Judd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is the original opening invitation card for Donald Judd: The Last Editions at Brooke Alexander Editions in 1994. The invitation takes the form of a postcard that opens up to rev...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset
Framed: Six Lithographs "White Lines Squares" After Josef Albers
Located in Kansas City, MO
Individually framed: six lithographs "White Lines Squares," 1966, after Josef Albers, by Blair Litho (Lithograph in brilliant Colors on paper, 1966). Published to accompany an exhibi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Plexiglass, Paper
$1,800 Sale Price
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Room 310 - Collector Portfolio # 3 out 7 - 12 Fine Art Prints Nude photography
Located in Brussels, BE
His series "Room" or "My carnival" evokes the fantasy of the mistress, fetishist eroticism, 5 to 7, free fantasy. Eric produces erotic art without ever biting into porn-chic always b...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Photography
Materials
Rag Paper, Archival Pigment
La Lune/The Moon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking poster is a restrike of the original exhibition poster created by Alexander Calder for his celebrated show “Mobiles et Lithographies” at Galerie Maeght. Produced in 201...
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Robert Cottingham Don't Walk Unique Trial Proof, Signed & Inscribed Photorealist
Located in New York, NY
Robert Cottingham
Don't Walk, 1985
Three color Linoleum Cut on Paper
Pencil signed, inscribed to Bryan and annotated TP
Published by Chip Elwell Fine Prints
Trial Proof (unique)
This...
Category
1980s Photorealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Linocut


