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Corpses On Fire - Original Etching by David Hockney - 1969
Corpses On Fire - Original Etching by David Hockney - 1969

Corpses On Fire - Original Etching by David Hockney - 1969

By David Hockney

Located in Roma, IT

From the unsigned edition of 400 plus 15 artist's proofs. The etching plates were hand-drawn by David Hockney in London between May and November 1969, proofed by Maurice Payne and pr...

Category

1960s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

FOURTEEN POEMS BY C.P. CAVAFY
FOURTEEN POEMS BY C.P. CAVAFY

FOURTEEN POEMS BY C.P. CAVAFY

By David Hockney

Located in Portland, ME

The total edition comprises "Edition A," 250 copies, numbered 1-250 plus 50 Artist's Proofs, all signed, with a signed etching laid into each of the 250 copies, but not int...

Category

1960s Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

FOURTEEN POEMS BY C.P. CAVAFY
FOURTEEN POEMS BY C.P. CAVAFY

FOURTEEN POEMS BY C.P. CAVAFY

By David Hockney

Located in Portland, ME

The total edition comprises: "Edition A," 250 copies, numbered 1-250 plus 50 Artist's Proofs, all signed, with a signed etching laid into each of the 250 copies, but not into the Art...

Category

1960s Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Abstract in Black
Abstract in Black

Abstract in Black

Located in Houston, TX

Dynamic black toned abstract etching artist proof by French artist D. Mons, circa 1990.

Category

1990s Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

BURNING WATERS - SECOND VERSION - VISUAL AND POETIC IMAGES
BURNING WATERS - SECOND VERSION - VISUAL AND POETIC IMAGES

BURNING WATERS - SECOND VERSION - VISUAL AND POETIC IMAGES

By Victor Pasmore

Located in Portland, ME

The DeLuxe Edition of 75 with two original prints by Pasmore, etchings with aquatint, each numbered 68/75 and signed by Pasmore (there were also 25 Artist's Proofs, with the etchings...

Category

1990s Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Iris (4)
Iris (4)

Iris (4)

By Leonard Baskin

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Leonard Baskin, 'Iris (4)', etching, 1988, artist proof before the edition of 10, outside the book edition.

Category

1980s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Iris (3)
Iris (3)

Iris (3)

By Leonard Baskin

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Leonard Baskin, 'Iris ( 3 )', color etching, 1988; artist proof before the edition of 10, outside the book edition.

Category

1980s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Iris (2)
Iris (2)

Iris (2)

By Leonard Baskin

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Leonard Baskin, 'Iris ( 2 )', color etching, 1988, artist proof before the edition of 10, outside the book edition.

Category

1980s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

FOURTEEN POEMS BY C.P. CAVAFY
FOURTEEN POEMS BY C.P. CAVAFY

FOURTEEN POEMS BY C.P. CAVAFY

By David Hockney

Located in Portland, ME

The total edition comprises: "Edition A," 250 copies, numbered 1-250 plus 50 Artist's Proofs, all signed, with a signed etching laid into each of the 250 copies, but not into the Art...

Category

1960s Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Iris ( 1 )
Iris ( 1 )

Iris ( 1 )

By Leonard Baskin

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Leonard Baskin, 'Iris ( 1 )', etching, 1988, artist proof before the edition of 10, outside the book edition.

Category

1980s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Standing Stone
Standing Stone

Standing Stone

By George Dannatt

Located in Bournemouth, Dorset

George Dannatt (1915-2009) Standing Stone 1985 Etching Artists Proof signed by George Dannatt Print Size: 13.7cm (h) x 7cm (w) Paper Size: 38cm (h) x 29cm (w) George Dannatt’s lon...

Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

“Sur la Scene 3”
“Sur la Scene 3”

“Sur la Scene 3”

By Edgar Degas

Located in Southampton, NY

Delteil 32, Adhemer-Cochin 26, circa 1920. Quality to be an artist’s proof. The etching is housed under glass in a simple narrow matte black wood frame.

Category

1920s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching

Untitled

Untitled

By Donald Judd

Located in London, GB

Signed in pencil, numbered from the edition of 175 (the edition was not completed, there were also 15 artist's proofs). Printed on etching paper by Styria Studio, New York.

Category

1970s Minimalist Prints and Multiples

James Rosenquist, Sight-seeing, lithograph, signed, 1972
James Rosenquist, Sight-seeing, lithograph, signed, 1972

James Rosenquist, Sight-seeing, lithograph, signed, 1972

By James Rosenquist

Located in London, GB

Lithograph and screenprint in colors, 1972, signed in pencil, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 75 (total edition includes 20 artist's proofs), on German Etching paper, ...

Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Dendy Sadler, 'A Little Practice' Golf Print
Dendy Sadler, 'A Little Practice' Golf Print

Dendy Sadler, 'A Little Practice' Golf Print

By W. Dendy Sadler

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Golf print 'A Little Practice' after Dendy Sadler. A good oak framed artist proof golf etching by James Dobie after the painting by Dendy Sadler.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Dendy Sadler, "The Royal and Ancient" Golf Print
Dendy Sadler, "The Royal and Ancient" Golf Print

Dendy Sadler, "The Royal and Ancient" Golf Print

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Golf print 'The Royal and Ancient' after Dendy Sadler. A good oak framed artist proof golf etching by James Dobie after the painting by Dendy Sadler.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Oak, Paper

Salvadore Dali Artists Proof Etching
Salvadore Dali Artists Proof Etching

Salvadore Dali Artists Proof Etching

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Salvadore Dali (1904-1989), St George slaying the dragon, artists proof hand colored etching, signed lower right, Measure: frame 100 x 120cm, image 78 x 68cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Expressionist Prints

Materials

Parchment Paper

Barbara Kwasniewska Color Etching 'Femme a la Toilette' Artist Proof 10/10
Barbara Kwasniewska Color Etching 'Femme a la Toilette' Artist Proof 10/10

Barbara Kwasniewska Color Etching 'Femme a la Toilette' Artist Proof 10/10

By Barbara Kwasniewska

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Barbara Kwasniewska Color Etching 'Femme a la Toilette' Artist Proof 10/10 Signed Artist Proof 10/10.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

"Echo" Large Abstract Artist Proof by Johnny Friedlaender
"Echo" Large Abstract Artist Proof by Johnny Friedlaender

"Echo" Large Abstract Artist Proof by Johnny Friedlaender

Located in Pasadena, CA

The technique breathes life into the artwork, allowing it to pulsate with an almost palpable energy. The Artist Proof is signed in the lower right corner and marked EA (épreuve d'ar...

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Paper

Jasper Johns Color Etching Periscope A.P. 12/12 Signed
Jasper Johns Color Etching Periscope A.P. 12/12 Signed

Jasper Johns Color Etching Periscope A.P. 12/12 Signed

By Jasper Johns

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an original aquatint etching artist proof, entitled "Periscope," signed and numbered by Jasper Johns, 12/12, circa 1978-1981.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Al Hirschfeld, Laurel and Hardy Etching, Limited Edition, Artists Proof, 1975
Al Hirschfeld, Laurel and Hardy Etching, Limited Edition, Artists Proof, 1975

Al Hirschfeld, Laurel and Hardy Etching, Limited Edition, Artists Proof, 1975

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in Hollywood, FL

Albert Hirschfeld was an American caricaturist best known for his black and white portraits of celebrities and Broadway stars. Born: June 21, 1903, St. Louis, MO Died: January 20,...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Expressionist Decorative Art

Sam Francis Original Etching Hand Signed Self Portrait SFE 303 Modern Framed Art
Sam Francis Original Etching Hand Signed Self Portrait SFE 303 Modern Framed Art

Sam Francis Original Etching Hand Signed Self Portrait SFE 303 Modern Framed Art

By Sam Francis

Located in Bloomington, MN

Sam Francis Hand Signed and Numbered Etching, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: Up for sale here we have an Extremely R...

Category

1970s Expressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

untitled

untitled

By William Gropper

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Groper, Etching Social Realist etching, artist's proof, signed lower right, 18 1/2" x 21 3/4".

Category

1950s American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

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Artist Proof Etching For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate artist proof etching for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for an artist proof etching from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right artist proof etching for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, brown and red. Finding an appealing artist proof etching — no matter the origin — is easy, but Doris Warner, Albert Al Hirschfeld, Edgar Chahine, Johnny Friedlaender and Shirley Gorelick each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in etching, paper and ink.

How Much is a Artist Proof Etching?

The price for an artist proof etching in our collection starts at $299 and tops out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,190.
Questions About Artist Proof Etching
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Whether artist’s proofs are more valuable varies. The limited supply of artist’s proofs often makes them more valuable than other prints. Discrepancies between artist’s proofs and the final prints can also increase their value. However, an artist’s proof that has a poor-quality image or is in poor condition may not be worth as much. If you're curious about the value of a particular piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate it for you. Explore a selection of art prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Yes, an artist's proof may be valuable. Generally, an artist's proof may sell for 20 to 50% more than the going price for a limited edition print from its series. However, the value of prints varies greatly depending on the artist, subject, age and condition. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can give you an idea of how much a particular proof may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of art prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between an artist's proof and an edition comes down to purpose. An artist's proof can be thought of as a test run, a print that the artist makes to see how the image appears. Normally, the artist does not intend to sell these proofs. An edition is a print produced for the purpose of sale. You will sometimes see the term "main edition" used in place of edition. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of art prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Artist proofs often command a higher price because of their rarity.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much a Norman Rockwell artist's proof is worth depends on its condition, size, history and other factors. Generally, Rockwell's artist's proofs are worth more than standard limited edition prints of the same subject and quality because fewer were made, and selling prices for them are often in the thousands of dollars. Rockwell is among the most revered painters of the 20th century. His figurative and portrait paintings reflect an innocent and idyllic America described by the artist as "life as I would like it to be." For nearly 50 years, he illustrated the covers of The Saturday Evening Post in a rich and emotive style that gave distinctive personalities to his imagined characters. In total, Rockwell created more than 4,000 works of art throughout his life. To get a valuation performed on your artist's proof, use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Norman Rockwell art.