How Condition and Framing Affect a Contemporary Print
Paper, ink, mounting and framing all affect how a print looks and ages. A practical guide to the condition details collectors should understand.
Pigment Print, Giclée and Digital Print: A Collector’s Guide
Pigment print, giclée and digital print are often used inconsistently. We examine what these descriptions reveal—and what collectors should ask next.
Lithograph vs Screenprint: How the Two Printmaking Methods Differ
Lithography and screenprinting create very different surfaces and visual effects. Here is how each process works—and why the distinction matters.
Artist’s Proofs, Printer’s Proofs and Hors Commerce: What Do They Mean?
AP, PP, HC and TP inscriptions can be confusing. This collector’s guide explains how proofs relate to the principal edition and what rarity really means.
What Does a Signature Add to a Limited-Edition Print?
A signature is important, but it is only one part of an edition’s identity. We consider placement, numbering, provenance and what collectors should examine.
How to Read a Limited-Edition Print Description
Edition size, proofs, signatures and printing methods can materially change what a collector is buying. A clear guide to reading a contemporary print listing.