Do all prints have to be signed by the artist?
Prints must always be signed in pencil. The artist name and date are to be signed on the bottom right side of a print just below the printed image. (Occasionally artist who do not made editions will sign their title more to the bottom left side of the print.)
Who is the artist who signed this painting?
You will hear stories about a piece by Salvador Dali, Vincent Van Gogh, or Alexander Calder being found at a thrift store. If you’re a fan of PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow,” you know that some forgotten family treasures can be worth surprising amounts of cash.
How can I tell if an art print is my own?
Determine who the artist is. If the signature is hard to read, you might need to have it looked at by a professional specializing in art prints. Once you know the artist, research their career. This will help you best identify when in her career the artist might have painted the print you own, and what prints from this period are worth.
Are there any works of art that have never been auctioned?
It may well be that you fail to find a definite answer, but don’t be discouraged. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and there are many uniquely wonderful works of art that are created by amateur artists whose names will never feature in an auction catalogue or a museum inventory.
Is there a way to identify an artist’s signature?
Answer: There is no easy way to identify signatures or monograms on works of art. A certain amount of these can be discovered online on artist signature sites, most of which require payment to access them. The other alternative is to borrow or buy a reference book.
You will hear stories about a piece by Salvador Dali, Vincent Van Gogh, or Alexander Calder being found at a thrift store. If you’re a fan of PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow,” you know that some forgotten family treasures can be worth surprising amounts of cash.
How many copies does an artist have to sign?
When all 100 are printed, the artist has to sign and number all 100 copies personally with a pencil, usually on the bottom margin. Sometimes also the title and the year or date of publication are added by the artist.
Determine who the artist is. If the signature is hard to read, you might need to have it looked at by a professional specializing in art prints. Once you know the artist, research their career. This will help you best identify when in her career the artist might have painted the print you own, and what prints from this period are worth.
Can a Artist Proof be sold in the market?
In strict terms, artist proofs are not meant to be sold in the market, at least not immediately. So much the theory. This article is based on my experience with Japanese art prints from the 18th century until contemporary. The statements and opinions of this article are my private ones and refer to the market of Japanese prints.
