Original Prints

Generally, original prints are inherently limited edition art pieces, and often the number is far smaller than this. Once the original prints are made, any plates used to produce them are effaced to avoid unauthorized reproductions. Because of their limited nature, original prints are often prized by art collectors.

Most original print is signed by the artist and given an edition number, indicating how many original prints were made and which number within the series the particular print corresponds to. The presence of an author's signature can significantly enhance the value of an original print, in the same manner as with first-edition books.

In the past, original artworks were photographed and reproduced using an offset press process. Today, however, reproductions are made using large-format ink printers. These images are typically marked as "giclee" reproductions (pronounced "zhee-clay") and are often printed on watercolor paper or canvas to ensure they resemble the original.

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