What are limited-edition prints?

In limited editions, a fixed number of prints is produced from one plate with the understanding that no further ones will be made.

What is a good number for limited edition prints?

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.

What is the difference between a lithograph and a limited edition print?

The difference between a lithograph and a limited edition print is the specificity of the terms. A limited edition print is any artwork that an artist produces in a limited number for sale to collectors. A lithograph is one type of print that may be made available as a limited edition. To make a lithograph, the artist draws or paints on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or oily wash known as a tusche. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press. Beyond lithographs, limited edition prints can be woodblock prints, engravings, screenprints, monoprints and other types of prints. Find a diverse assortment of lithographs and other prints on 1stDibs.

Are limited edition prints worth buying?

Yes, many art lovers believe that limited edition prints are worth buying. Because artists produce only a certain number of limited edition pieces, prints from these series may increase in value over time. Prints are also generally an economical way to grow an art collection based on your interests. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in limited edition prints is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find art prints and other art on 1stDibs.

Are limited edition art prints worth money?

Yes, some limited edition art prints are worth money. Because only a certain number of prints are produced in a limited series, they often increase in value over the years. Factors like the artist, age, image quality and overall condition of the print will determine how much a particular piece is worth. To find out the value of any prints you own, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of art prints on 1stDibs.

Large Limited Edition Print

Michael Caine

Pop Art Beatles

Large Black Figurative Art

Gothic Cathedral

Beatles Prints

Large Scale Photographs

Beatles Photography

Signed Large Lithographs

Gerald BerghammerLarge-Scale Cinque Terre Colour Photograph, Limited-Edition Village Wall Art, 2022

$3,442

H 31.5 in W 55.91 in

Large-Scale Cinque Terre Colour Photograph, Limited-Edition Village Wall Art

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 8 // Gallery ID: 21307 Fine art prints

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Gerald BerghammerCalm Sea Panorama with Tree, Limited Edition Large Color Landscape Photograph, 2021

$2,954

H 23.63 in W 47.25 in

Calm Sea Panorama with Tree, Limited Edition Large Color Landscape Photograph

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21300 Fine art prints

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Ian SandersonCharlotte-Signed limited edition fine art, Black and white large scale photo, 2007

$4,154

H 40 in W 26.37 in D 0.02 in

Charlotte-Signed limited edition fine art, Black and white large scale photo

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

Charlotte - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, Edition of 5 This is an Archival

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Archival Pigment, Photographic ...

Brian DuffyDavid Bowie Ziggy Stardust contact sheet by Duffy. Large format limited edition, 1972

$4,900

H 30 in W 40 in

David Bowie Ziggy Stardust contact sheet by Duffy. Large format limited edition

By Brian Duffy

Located in Austin, TX

original negatives on Fuji Baryte heavyweight paper, each limited edition print has an accompanying

Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Ugne PouwellBlack Bloom - Limited Edition Large Format Floral Photography on Fine Art Paper, 2024

$427Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 12.6 in D 0.2 in

Black Bloom - Limited Edition Large Format Floral Photography on Fine Art Paper

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

subject. Each limited-edition print is hand-signed, stamped, and accompanied by a certificate of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Sasha Bezzubov and Jessica Sucher"Beatles 27" 40"x50" large format photogaraph, limited edition of 5, 2006

$6,000

H 40 in W 50 in

"Beatles 27" 40"x50" large format photogaraph, limited edition of 5

By Sasha Bezzubov and Jessica Sucher

Located in New York, NY

40"x50" edition 5, signed on the reverse. This photograph was taken in India at the Ashram where

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Gerald BerghammerSound of the Sea, waterscape, large scale, panorama, no.21257, limited edition

$2,611

H 23.63 in W 42.13 in

Sound of the Sea, waterscape, large scale, panorama, no.21257, limited edition

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

edition of 8. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Vintage Limited Edition Art Print, Venice Canal, Framed, William Russell Flint

$1,523Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.04 in W 42.33 in D 2.37 in

Vintage Limited Edition Art Print, Venice Canal, Framed, William Russell Flint

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage limited edition art print of Venice. An English, framed painting titled

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Natasha ZupanLover Man, Oh Where Can You Be? Framed Large limited edition color photograph, 2015

$5,000

H 63 in W 56.5 in D 1 in

Lover Man, Oh Where Can You Be? Framed Large limited edition color photograph

By Natasha Zupan

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Zupan combines images from old masters, alchemical prints, contemporary artists, and bits from

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment

Natasha ZupanLover Man Oh Where Can You Be and Crazy. Large limited edition color photograph, 2015

$10,000

H 60 in W 106 in D 0.1 in

Lover Man Oh Where Can You Be and Crazy. Large limited edition color photograph

By Natasha Zupan

Located in Miami Beach, FL

print. Overall size: 60 x 106 in. Indivdual size: 60 x 53 in. Edition 1/5 + 1AP Enlarged photographic

Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Frank StellaFrank Stella Hand Signed 93/100 Whitney Museum Lithograph Abstract Expressionist, 1985

$4,500

H 75.7 in W 52.75 in

Frank Stella Hand Signed 93/100 Whitney Museum Lithograph Abstract Expressionist

By Frank Stella

Located in New York, NY

Frank Stella Large Limited Edition Hand Signed Whitney Museum Print, 1985 Offset Lithograph Hand

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Masayoshi SukitaDavid Bowie "Watch That Man IV" by Sukita framed 30x30” signed limited edition, 1973

$26,000

H 39 in W 35.5 in D 2.5 in

David Bowie "Watch That Man IV" by Sukita framed 30x30” signed limited edition

By Masayoshi Sukita

Located in Austin, TX

David Bowie, "Watch That Man I", 1973 by Masayoshi Sukita Signed limited edition large format

Category

Late 20th Century Pointillist Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Michael SandersRaincoats and Wellingtons - Large Canvas Print, seascape, landscape, blue

$771

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in

Raincoats and Wellingtons - Large Canvas Print, seascape, landscape, blue

By Michael Sanders

Located in Deddington, GB

Raincoats and Wellingtons – Large Canvas Print Limited edition canvas prints by Michael Sanders

Category

2010s More Art

François Boisrond "Couple Reading in Bed" Signed Large Lithograph

$4,000Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 34.35 in W 41 in D 1 in

François Boisrond "Couple Reading in Bed" Signed Large Lithograph

By (after) Roy Lichtenstein, Francis Picabia 2, (after) Andy Warhol, Andy Warhol

Located in Round Top, TX

Very limited edition, large, pencil-signed print; 16 from a series of 75 FRANÇOIS BOISROND: A

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal

Geoff DunlopThe Language of Trees 420 / b&w drawing, Photograph, Archival Ink Jet, 2015

$878

H 40 in W 20 in D 1 in

The Language of Trees 420 / b&w drawing, Photograph, Archival Ink Jet

By Geoff Dunlop

Located in Yardley, PA

Drawing with light. A larger version of this limited edition print is available as one in an

Category

2010s Other Art Style Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink

Laura JordanWest End Musical, 2017

$2,493

H 44.5 in W 32.8 in D 1.85 in

West End Musical

By Laura Jordan

Located in Deddington, GB

West End Musical by Laura Jordan is a large cityscape limited edition print that was created in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Prints

Materials

Glitter, Watercolor, Archival Paper, Pencil

Ian SandersonNathalie - Signed limited edition sensual print, Large format Contemporary Nude, 2006

$4,154

H 40.01 in W 27.41 in D 0.08 in

Nathalie - Signed limited edition sensual print, Large format Contemporary Nude

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

Nathalie - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2006 - Edition of 10 This is an

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Phot...

Ian SandersonFougère -Signed limited edition still life print, Black white plant large photo, 2004

$4,154

H 26.38 in W 40.16 in D 0.08 in

Fougère -Signed limited edition still life print, Black white plant large photo

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

Fougère - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2004 - Edition of 5 This is an

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Phot...

Terry O'NeillAudrey Hepburn Swims - signed limited edition C print 22 of 50, 1966

$10,500

H 16 in W 20 in

Audrey Hepburn Swims - signed limited edition C print 22 of 50

By Terry O'Neill

Located in London, GB

Hepburn. Large signed limited edition C-print 20 x 16 inches paper size. Extremely collectable. Sent

Category

1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print, Color

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