What is the difference between an Artist Proof and a numbered print?

Artist’s Proofs are exactly the same in terms of how they are printed, the colours, quality of printing, paper etc. Artists number them, often with Roman numerals and with the mark A/P. Artists sign them too, exactly the same as with the limited editions.

What are Artist Proof prints?

An artist’s proof is an impression of a print taken in the printmaking process to see the current printing state of a plate while the plate (or stone, or woodblock) is being worked on by the artist.

Are artists proofs worth anything?

What is an Artist Proof’s value? Artist Proofs are generally valued higher than other prints in the edition, due to the rarity and small quantity of them. Oftentimes the Artist Proof are altered from the final edition, creating a uniqueness to them that is very desirable.

Which is better an artist’s proof or a numbered print?

Artist’s proofs are clearly notated on the reproduction. If there were 50 artist’s proofs, they will likely be numbered 1/50 A.P. to 50/50 A.P. Most often they will cost between 20% and 50% more than a signed and numbered print from the same edition. Value of an “Artist’s Proof” as compared to a numbered print? 04-24-2017 08:06 AM

What’s the difference between artist proof edition and limited edition?

The number sequence differs from the limited edition, as the number is preceded by the letter “AP”. The artist is the owner of the Artist Proof edition. Because it is unique, the Artist Proof edition is sold at a slight premium. What makes the Artist Proof prints so valuable is the restricted quantity available.

What does an AP or artist proof mean?

As with paintings the AP or artist proof is a copy of the photograph outside of the numbered edition, historically made as a test and reserved for the artist’s own collection or to be shown in gallery, museum shows or given as gifts.

How much is an ” Artist’s Proof ” worth?

This person has no biography, no wikepedia post or anything to prove he is real. The cost of his ‘works’ go from $14 to four figures, I doubt if these works are worth more than any other office art. It is also interesting to look at each one of his prints.

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