Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What Is Acid-free Paper?
A: Acid-free Paper - Paper, treated to neutralize its natural acidity in order to protect fine art and photographic prints from discoloration and deterioration.

Q: What Is a Limited Edition Print?
A: Limited Edition Print - Set of identical prints numbered in succession and signed by the artist. The total number of prints is fixed or "limited" by the artist who supervises the printing him(her)self. All additional prints have been destroyed.

Q: What Is a Open Edition Print?
A: Open Edition -A series of prints or objects in an art edition that has an unlimited number of copies.

Q: What Is a Remarque?
A: Remarque - A small sketch in the margin of an art print or additional enhancements by the artist on some or all of the final prints within an edition.

Q: What is an Artist's Proof?
A: Artist's Proofs - Prints authorized by the artist in addition to the limited signed and numbered edition. The total size of an art edition consists of the signed and numbered prints plus all outstanding proofs. It is a common practice to reserve approximately ten percent of an edition as artist's proofs, although this figure can be higher. The artist's proof is sometimes referred to by its French name, épreuve d'artist (abbreviated E.A.). Artist's proofs can be distinguished by the abbreviation AP or EA commonly on the lower left corner of the work.