Studio Arts Frequently Asked Questions Page

Question	Answer
What is a Limited Edition Print?	- A Limited Edition Print is a fixed number of identical prints of an original work of art numbered in succession and showing the print's number and total edition size. Signed limited edition prints are individually signed by the artist. Once a limited edition size is set and printed, no further copies will be reproduced as a print.
What is the difference between a Limited Edition Print and an Open Edition Print?	- Open Edition Prints are identical prints of an image and are sometimes signed by the artist. The number of prints that can be published is unlimited and therefore not as collectible as a limited edition print.
Will my Limited Edition Print increase in value?	- By their nature of being limited in number, demand for certain limited edition prints can be greater than the number of reproductions produced for the edition. Once an edition is sold out from the publisher, which means that the print is no longer available from the publisher but may still be available from an authorised dealer, the prints are considered to be on the Secondary Market. This means that the print can be bought and sold by any dealer or individual, often above issue price, depending on supply and demand.
What is a Remarque?	- A Remarque is a small sketch in the margin of a limited edition print or additional enhancements by the artist on some or all of the prints within an edition. A Remarque, especially an original, can add substantially to the value of a limited edition print.
How can I be sure that the Limited Edition Print is, in fact, an actual Limited Edition?	- The best way to be sure of authenticity is to purchase your limited edition print directly from the publisher or authorised dealer / distributor. As publishers, all our prints are embossed with a unique seal to validate authenticity. An alternative guarantee is to request a Certificate of Authenticity, which is a statement of the authenticity of the limited edition.
What is acid-free paper or canvas?	- Paper or canvas treated to neutralise its natural acidity in order to protect fine art and photographic prints from discolouration and deterioration.