$2,375
H 6.63 in W 10.13 in
"American Swan", Audubon Hand-colored First Octavo Edition Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original rare and extremely collectible 1st royal octavo edition John James Audubon hand
Lithograph
$925
H 10.125 in W 6.375 in
Golden-winged Woodpecker: First Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored royal first octavo edition lithograph entitled
Lithograph
$575
H 10.88 in W 6.75 in
Red-cockaded Woodpecker: A First Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored royal first octavo edition lithograph entitled
Lithograph
$1,175
H 6.25 in W 10 in
Red-throated Diver Bird: Original First Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original rare and extremely collectible first octavo edition John James Audubon hand
Lithograph
$395
H 10.5 in W 6.5 in
Red-shafted Woodpecker: A First Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored royal first octavo edition lithograph entitled
Lithograph
$575
H 6.88 in W 10.75 in
"King Duck": An Original First Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored royal first octavo edition lithograph entitled
Lithograph
$2,675
H 6.5 in W 10.13 in
"Bald Eagle", an Original Audubon Hand-colored First Edition Lithograph
By After John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original rare and extremely collectible first octavo edition John James Audubon hand-colored
Lithograph
$1,575
H 6.75 in W 10 in
"Pinnated Grouse", an Original Audubon Hand-colored First Edition Lithograph
By After John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original extremely collectible first octavo edition John James Audubon hand-colored royal octavo
Lithograph
$375
H 6.625 in W 10 in
Willet or Stone Curlew: A First Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored royal first octavo edition lithograph entitled
Lithograph
$2,175
H 10.13 in W 6.75 in
Canada Goose: an Original 1st Edition Hand Colored Audubon Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
. Bowen after a drawing by John James Audubon. It was published in Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds
Lithograph
$500
H 10.5 in W 6.5 in
Bonaparte’s Flycatching-Warbler (Great Magnolia) /// Ornithology Bird Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which was printed and hand-colored
Watercolor, Lithograph
$450
H 16.25 in W 19.25 in
Wilson’s Petrel - Mother Carey’s Chicken /// Ornithology Bird Seascape Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of
Watercolor, Lithograph
$500
H 16.25 in W 19.25 in
Ivory Gull /// Ornithology Bird Audubon Seascape Beach Ocean Shorebird Shell
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the
Watercolor, Lithograph
$525
H 16.25 in W 19.25 in
Glaucus Gull - Burgomaster /// Ornithology Bird John James Audubon Seascape Sky
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
accommodate the smaller format. Like the Havell edition, John James Audubon’s first octavo edition was sold by
Watercolor, Lithograph
$1,800
H 10.13 in W 6.44 in
Whooping Crane /// John James Audubon Ornithology Natural History Wading Birds
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
affordable and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version
Watercolor, Lithograph
$2,800
H 6.75 in W 10.44 in
Roseate Spoonbill /// John James Audubon Natural History Ornithology Water Bird
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the
Watercolor, Lithograph
$2,800
H 10.13 in W 6.5 in
American Flamingo /// John James Audubon Natural History Ornithology Bird Litho
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
format. Like the Havell edition, John James Audubon’s first octavo edition was sold by subscription and
Watercolor, Lithograph
$600
H 10 in W 6.69 in
American Anhinga - Snake Bird /// John James Audubon Ornithology Natural History
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which was printed and hand-colored
Watercolor, Lithograph
$325
H 6.5 in W 10.44 in
Florida Cormorant /// John James Audubon Ornithology Bird Art Natural History
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which was printed and hand-colored
Watercolor, Lithograph
$600
H 16.25 in W 19.25 in
Key-West Dove /// Ornithology Bird John James Audubon Shorebird Flowers Plant
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of
Watercolor, Lithograph
$150
H 10.13 in W 6.5 in
Townsend's Cormorant /// John James Audubon Ornithology Bird Art Natural History
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
affordable and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version
Watercolor, Lithograph
$1,200
H 6.5 in W 10.25 in
Long-billed Curlew (City of Charleston) /// Ornithology John James Audubon Bird
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which was printed and hand-colored
Watercolor, Lithograph
$1,500
H 6.82 in W 10.44 in
Great White Heron /// John James Audubon Ornithology Shorebird Key West Florida
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
affordable and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version
Watercolor, Lithograph
$1,400
H 6.57 in W 10.07 in
Brown Pelican /// John James Audubon New Orleans Ornithology Animal Bird Art
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which was
Watercolor, Lithograph
$2,000
H 10.44 in W 6.69 in
Snowy Heron /// John James Audubon Natural History Ornithology Snowy Egret Bird
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which was
Watercolor, Lithograph
$250
H 10.38 in W 6.75 in
Booby Gannet /// Ornithology Bird Art John James Audubon Florida Keys Seascape
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which
Watercolor, Lithograph
$3,975
H 34.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in
"Little Harvest Mouse": A Framed Original Audubon Hand-colored Folio Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This rare original first edition Audubon hand-colored imperial folio-sized lithograph entitled "Mud
Lithograph
$425
H 7 in W 10.5 in
Marsh Hare: Original 19th Century 1st Octavo Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century John James Audubon hand-colored first octavo edition lithograph
Lithograph
Sold
H 10.75 in W 7.25 in D 1.63 in
The Birds of America, First Royal Octavo Edition (Vol. I)
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which was
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 6.57 in W 10.25 in
Mallard /// John James Audubon Ducks Waterfowl Bird Ornithology Lithograph Art
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Audubon's famous seven volume portfolio "The Birds of America", First Royal Octavo Edition (1840-1844
Watercolor, Lithograph
Sold
H 13.63 in W 15.75 in
Greenshank (St. Augustine, FL) /// Bird Ornithology John James Audubon Seascape
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
format. Like the Havell edition, John James Audubon’s first octavo edition was sold by subscription and
Watercolor, Lithograph
Sold
H 10.13 in W 6.25 in
Herring or Silvery Gull /// Ornithology Bird John James Audubon Seascape Beach
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Audubon's famous seven volume portfolio "The Birds of America", First Royal Octavo Edition (1840-1844
Watercolor, Lithograph
Sold
H 16.13 in W 19.13 in
Brown Pelican /// Natural History Ornithology Bird Art John James Audubon Sea
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which was printed and hand
Watercolor, Lithograph
Sold
H 16.75 in W 20 in
White-headed Sea Eagle, or Bald Eagle (with Catfish) /// Bird John James Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which
Watercolor, Lithograph
Pipiry Flycatcher
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
order to accommodate the smaller format. Like the Havell edition, John James Audubon’s first octavo
Watercolor, Lithograph
Duskey Duck
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
' more affordable and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a
Watercolor, Lithograph
Ruddy Duck
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
affordable and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version
Watercolor, Lithograph
Cayenne Tern
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
' more affordable and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a
Watercolor, Lithograph
Common American Partridge
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
affordable and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version
Watercolor, Lithograph
Common Mocking Bird
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
accommodate the smaller format. Like the Havell edition, John James Audubon’s first octavo edition was sold by
Watercolor, Lithograph
Canada Goose
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which
Watercolor, Lithograph
Brown-headed Nuthatch
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
affordable and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version
Watercolor, Lithograph
Wood Ibis
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
order to accommodate the smaller format. Like the Havell edition, John James Audubon’s first octavo
Watercolor, Lithograph
Sold
H 10 in W 6.25 in
"Audubons' Woodpecker" Original First Edition Audubon Hand Colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original rare and extremely collectible first edition John James Audubon hand colored royal
Lithograph
Sold
H 10.25 in W 6.375 in
Canada Flycatcher: A First Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored royal first octavo edition lithograph entitled
Lithograph
Sold
H 10 in W 6.25 in
"Maria's Woodpecker", an Original First Edition Audubon Hand Colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original rare and extremely collectible first edition John James Audubon hand colored royal
Lithograph
Sold
H 10.38 in W 6.5 in
"Purple Martin", Original Audubon First Octavo Edition Hand Colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original extremely collectible first octavo edition John James Audubon hand-colored royal octavo
Lithograph
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H 6.25 in W 10 in
"Trudeau's Tern", an Original First Edition Audubon Hand Colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original rare and extremely collectible first edition John James Audubon hand colored royal
Lithograph
Sold
H 6.25 in W 10 in
"Eider Duck", an Original First Edition Audubon Hand Colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original rare and extremely collectible first edition John James Audubon hand colored royal
Lithograph
Sold
H 10 in W 6.25 in
"American Anhinga", an Original First Edition Audubon Hand Colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original rare and extremely collectible first edition John James Audubon hand colored royal
Lithograph
Sold
H 10.5 in W 6.63 in
"American White Pelican", a First Edition Hand Colored Audubon Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original rare and extremely collectible first edition John James Audubon hand colored lithograph
Lithograph
Sold
H 6.63 in W 10.25 in
Hooded Merganser: Original First Edition Hand Colored Audubon Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original rare and extremely collectible first edition John James Audubon hand colored royal
Lithograph
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H 10 in W 6.375 in
Chesnut Titmous Bird: A First Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored royal first octavo edition lithograph entitled
Lithograph
Sold
H 10.25 in W 6.25 in
"Cape May Wood Warbler": Original First Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored royal first octavo edition lithograph entitled
Lithograph
Sold
H 10.5 in W 6.5 in
"Barn Owl": an Original Audubon Hand-colored First Octavo Edition Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This an original rare and extremely collectible hand-colored first royal octavo edition John James
Lithograph
Sold
H 6.5 in W 10.13 in
"Arctic Puffin": Original Audubon Hand-colored First Octavo Edition Lithograph
By After John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original rare and extremely collectible first octavo edition John James Audubon hand-colored
Lithograph
Sold
H 6.75 in W 10.25 in
"American Partridge", an Original Audubon Hand-colored First Edition Lithograph
By After John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original extremely collectible first octavo edition John James Audubon hand-colored royal octavo
Lithograph
Sold
H 6.63 in W 10.25 in
"Ruffed Grouse", an Original Audubon Hand-colored First Edition Lithograph
By After John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
An original octavo edition John James Audubon hand-colored royal octavo lithograph entitled "Ruffed
Lithograph
Birds of America by John James Audubon, Vol. I & II, First Edition
By John James Audubon
Located in valatie, NY
. New York: American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc., 1966. First edition hardcovers with slipcase and
Paper
Sold
H 52.5 in W 39.75 in
John James Audubon "Snowy Owl" rare nocturnal print Oppenheimer Edition
By John James Audubon
Located in Surfside, FL
purpose. The Oppenheimer Field Museum Edition of Audubons Fifty Best is the first facsimile edition to
Sold
H 52.5 in W 39.75 in
John James Audubon "American White Pelican" rare nocturnal print Oppenheimer Edition
By John James Audubon
Located in Surfside, FL
purpose. The Oppenheimer Field Museum Edition of Audubons Fifty Best is the first facsimile edition to
Sold
H 6.75 in W 10.13 in
"Shoveller Duck": an Original 1st Edition Hand Colored Audubon Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
. Bowen after a drawing by John James Audubon. It was published in Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds
Lithograph
Sold
H 12.5 in W 8.25 in D 1.25 in
American Heritage First Edition of Audubon's Birds of America Watercolors
Located in San Francisco, CA
A near mint condition 1966 first edition “The Original Water-Color Paintings by John James Audubon
Paper
Sold
H 11.25 in W 14.25 in
Yellow Shanks Snipe (South Carolina) /// Bird Ornithology John James Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which was
Watercolor, Lithograph
Sold
H 6.5 in W 10.25 in
Red-backed Sandpiper /// Ornithology Bird John James Audubon Beach Ocean Shore
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
America' more affordable and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition
Watercolor, Lithograph
Sold
H 6.38 in W 10.25 in
Pectoral Sandpiper /// Ornithology Bird John James Audubon Ocean Beach Shore Art
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Audubon's famous seven volume portfolio "The Birds of America", First Royal Octavo Edition (1840-1844
Watercolor, Lithograph
Common Buzzard
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
accommodate the smaller format. Like the Havell edition, John James Audubon’s first octavo edition was sold by
Watercolor, Lithograph
Iceland or Gyr Falcon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
America' more affordable and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition
Watercolor, Lithograph
Sold
H 10.25 in W 6.63 in
Swainson's Swamp Warbler (Orange Colored Azalea)
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
). Comes from Audubon's famous book "The Birds of America", First Royal Octavo Edition (1840-1844). Printed
Watercolor, Lithograph
Long-tailed Duck
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
affordable and widely available, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version
Watercolor, Lithograph
Sold
H 6.75 in W 10.13 in
Common American Gull - Ring-billed Gull /// Ornithology Bird Seascape Beach Sky
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
, in 1839 John James Audubon began the first octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio which was
Watercolor, Lithograph
Sold
H 15.75 in W 12.75 in D 0.75 in
Pair of James J. Audubon Framed Lithographs First Octavo Edition, 1843
By John James Audubon
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Framed James J. Audubon Lithographs. Snowy Heron Print No. 75 Pl. 374; Wood Ibis Print No
Paper, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$3,500
H 13 in Dm 40 in
Modern Calacatta Viola Marble Coffee Table - Living Room End Table - Side Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
CALACATTA VIOLA MARBLE STONE COFFEE TABLE Type of Stone: Calacatta Viola Dimensions: 40" x 24" Leg Model: Calacatta Viola Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shippin...
Stone, Marble
$2,900 / set
H 19.5 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Crystal Two Light Sconces by Sterling Bronze Co. N.Y
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine pair of sconces by The Sterling Bronze Co. have there original finish and prisms and are newly wired.
Crystal, Bronze
$4,950
H 40 in W 54 in D 27 in
French Louis XVI Style Wingback Settee with Original Gilding and New Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style settee from the early 19th century, with original gilding and new upholstery. Born in France during the early years of the 19th century, this settee features...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,200 / set
H 8.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Pair of English George III Old Sheffield Plated Wine Coolers, circa 1790
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of campana form wine coolers feature bright cut foliate design bands above Mellon shaped gadrooning. The ring handles are mounted on Bacchus head masks, the god of...
Silver Plate
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$5,300
H 12.88 in W 9.63 in
Tree with moth, caterpillar..., Plate 39, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, Plate No. 39; Unidentified tree with moth, caterpillar and pupa. The Netherlands: 1705. Engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on cream l...
Watercolor, Engraving
$6,500 / set
H 30.13 in W 26.13 in D 1.25 in
Pair of Framed Hand Colored Engravings of Tulips by Basilius Besler
By Basilius Besler
Located in Essex, MA
Each with crisp vivid colors of the most desirable tulip series.
Paper
$959Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 0.02 in
Hummingbird Bird Prints, Handcolored Fiery-Tailed Hummingbirds by Jardine, 1837
Located in Langweer, NL
The set of ten antique bird prints portray a captivating array of hummingbirds, each showcasing its unique charm and features. These illustrations originate from volume 1 of 'Naturge...
Paper
$3,021Sale Price|26% Off
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 26.38 in
French Louis Philippe Bench Seat Wood Sofa or Banquette French 19th Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe banquette or sofa on wheels Carved with floral decorations and canelures. France circa 1840 Good seating with springs. The fabric can be used as such, but if you wish,...
Upholstery, Wood
Murano Glass Blue and Avventurina Lamps
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Italian hand-blown Murano glass mirrored avventurina lamps that contain 23 carat gold flecks and beautiful blue glass. The process of fusing the gold flecks within the glas...
Murano Glass
English Country King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Country style reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany tester King size bed, with an arched headboard and four turned columns on a paneled foot rail, on turned legs. Dimensi...
Oak
Lotus Garden
Located in PARIS, FR
Lotus Garden by contemporary artist Eric Alfaro is an original and captivating painting that radiates serenity, elegance, and a deep connection to nature. In this unique artwork, Alf...
Canvas, Acrylic
$5,300
H 12.88 in W 9.63 in
Thistle and Moths, plate no. 6, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, Plate No. 6; Thistle and Moths. The Netherlands: 1705. Engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on cream laid Honig paper with a large heral...
Watercolor, Engraving
Galle Dining Room Chairs
By Émile Gallé
Located in Bridgewater, CT
6 Emile Galle dining room chairs, signed. Measures: Depth 17" x Width 17" x Height 38" x Seat Height 18" Caning need to be redone.
Wood
French Mahogany Pascaud Scroll Game Table
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s square mahogany game table with diamond design inlaid top and scrolled capital top on square tapered legs with bronze sabot feet. (attributed to JEAN PASCAUD)
Bronze
Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.
Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.
Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.
Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.
“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.
Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.
For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)
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