Some prints, especially older works, will feature a watermark-a symbol or logo that identifies the factory that produced it. Though the printer is not always stated, except on lithographs, you can request this information from the seller. Publishers can typically be identified by a stamp, which often appears as a logo and consists of a name and/or address. Taking the time to learn more about the history of a particular printer studio or publisher can enhance one’s appreciation of the process and even provide inspiration for a collection’s direction. A Brief HistoryĬonsidering where and who was involved in the creation of a print is an important and equally exciting aspect of collecting prints. At the same time, collectors of contemporary art are now showing an interest in iconic subject matter and artists from the past, including Pablo Picasso, Francisco Goya, Joan Miró, Edvard Munch, Rembrandt, and other masters who produced some of the most radical work of their day.īelow are some basic reference points to help new collectors better understand the various types of prints and what to consider before buying.
Prices for prints by contemporary Street artists, including KAWS, Banksy, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, have also continued to rise.
Over the past decade, the prints market has closely mimicked the broader trends of fine art in that contemporary artists primarily in the Pop genre have excelled at auction. The growing interest in the complexity and beauty of this tradition has ultimately led to significant recognition of a print’s value in today’s market. Marks are carefully planned and practiced with thoughtful appreciation of the material and its mysteries. An image is pressed without full control of its outcome. Unlike most paintings, the indirect procedures essential to printmaking do not have immediate results. Copper, limestone, paper, wood, acid and ink are just a few of the materials involved that create textures and marks, which can only be produced by this process. More than ever, collectors are looking at prints as works of art that are valued for the qualities and techniques only possible in printmaking. Collecting prints also provides the rare opportunity to acquire works by well-known artists and masters at a much more reasonable price. Prints are a great starting point for many new fine art collectors and for those wishing to expand their collections with low risk and the potential for high reward.
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