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What is an original artwork?
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An original artwork is an artwork made by the hand of the artist, be it a painting, a drawing, a carved sculpture, etc. Because of their fabrication process, bronze sculptures have a somehow different meaning of "original", which may depend on the local legislation : in France, a numbered bronze molding made directly from the artist's mold qualifies as an "original" if the total number of specimens is less or equals to eight, plus four "artist's proofs".
La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021
When we refer to "original" it simply means a unique painting made by the artist's own hand.
Irena Orlov ArtFebruary 25, 2021
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