The Artists Proof (AP) is the first print that the print-maker makes to the standard the artist is happy with, all subsequent prints should reach this standard. AP's are therefore #0 in the edition and worth more (sometimes a little, sometimes a lot, depending on the artist) than the numbered limited edition prints that follow.
Not necessarily; the value of an individual piece has to do with its rarity, value, condition, provenance, and demand on the market. If you are acquiring art for its value instead of for its appeal to you esthetically, you would do well to pay for an appraisal so you can evaluate the art as an investment. If you just "like" the art, then why do you care what it's worth? Put it up and enjoy it.
Artist proofs tend to be more valuble due to the fact there is usually only 1 or a couple, and the fact the artist printed it with his own hands.
For Art: these prints would be made the print shop to use for adjustments in colour, positioning, etc. A number of these or all of them may be discarded, a small limited number (2 or 3) that meet the artists standards might be pulled aside and marked PP and each one would be unique on it's own. Once the colour, press or screen positioning etc. have been adjusted the next step would be the AP (Artist Proof) further adjustments to the image might then be made by the artist before or in lieu of a final numbered edition.
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What ever someone is willing to pay you for it.
ea is artist proof in french
Artist proofs tend to be more valuble due to the fact there is usually only 1 or a couple, and the fact the artist printed it with his own hands.
"E.A." (Epreuve d'Artiste, the French term for artist's proof), "A.P." or "H.C." were originally conceived to mean a small part of a printed edition to be presented to the collaborators of the artwork or for the personal use of the artist. These were usually not more than 10% of the size of the regular edition. However, it's amazing how many prints we see with the annotation "A.P.", "E.A." and "H.C.". Certain prints have these notations on as many as a thousand prints.
Yes. I am looking to sell a Framed Printer proof signed by the artist Robert McVittie. The print is titled "Vancouver's voyage to the pacific northwest" and is limited 3/3.
No such thing as a "Limited Edition" Sacagawea dollar or any other U.S. coin. Unless it's a Proof coin, it's face value.
An artist's proof is a very early proof impression of an engraving or similar - often distinguished by the signature of the artist.
For Art: these prints would be made the print shop to use for adjustments in colour, positioning, etc. A number of these or all of them may be discarded, a small limited number (2 or 3) that meet the artists standards might be pulled aside and marked PP and each one would be unique on it's own. Once the colour, press or screen positioning etc. have been adjusted the next step would be the AP (Artist Proof) further adjustments to the image might then be made by the artist before or in lieu of a final numbered edition.
Dactyloscopy Dreaming Proof is in the prints Prince of Prints Flyin' Fingers Fingers, Prints, and Patterns, oh my!
One can find arts prints for sale in the following online stores; Saachi Online, Bonhams, Fine Art America, Art, The Working Proof, and Tiny Showcase.
The conventions for numbering prints are well-established, but there are other marks to indicate that the print exists outside of an edition. Artist's proofs are marked "A.P." or "P/A", sometimes E.A. or E.d'A. (épreuvre d'artiste); monoprints and uniquely hand-altered prints are marked "unique"; prints that are gifted to someone, or are for some reason unsuitable for sale, are marked "H.C." or "H/C", meaning "hors de commerce", not for sale - usually a print that is generally reserved for the publisher like an Artist's Proof. The printer is also often allowed to take some impressions for themselves, these are marked with "PP". Finally, a master image may be printed, against which the members of the edition are compared for quality; these are signed-off as "bon à tirer", or "BAT" ("good to print" in French). Sometimes the number of the main, public, edition can be rather misleading - representing 50% or less of the total number of good impressions taken. (Wikipedia)
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If it is a newsy picture, AP probably indicates 'Associated Press'. However, the initials AP may have other meanings also. For example, when a fine art photographer prints a proof prior to a production run of photos they sometimes write AP on the back for "Artist's Proof."
What ever someone is willing to pay you for it.