Buying David Shrigley: Screenprints, Editions and Objects
How to compare David Shrigley screenprints, posters and ceramic objects, with practical checks on signing, editions, paper condition, framing and documentation.
Buying KAWS: Prints, Vinyl Figures and Sculptural Editions
A practical guide to KAWS prints, vinyl figures and sculptural editions: compare releases, materials, edition details, condition and documentation before buying.
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.