When choosing aviation art lithographs it is important to do some research and have a basic understanding of the categories of lithographs that are made. Collecting lithographs has become very popular because it allows individuals to purchase exquisite pieces for a fraction of the cost of an original work.
The creation of a lithograph is very detailed and complex. The finished product is the result of several passes on a lithographer's press which distributes color on the paper. At a minimum, four colors are required to obtain a full color spectrum and the shading of the pieces requires further passes through the press. When completed the lithograph is an exact replica of the original piece of art.
Selecting the lithograph that will become most valuable from a collector's standpoint will depend on the category of print you select. An individual who is collecting a specific series of aviation art may find that the pieces in one category provide more options and potential added value than another category.
Lithographs that are collected are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity that is signed by the artist in a graphite pencil. The use of the pencil in signing protects the certificate from any possibilities of forgery. The print may be numbered and if so, selected a number from one to fifty increases the value of the print from the time you select it.
A popular lithograph that is extremely affordable is the Open Edition lithograph. This print does not have any limitation on the number of prints made, nor is it numbered. One way that this print will increase dramatically in value is when the artist has added a Remarque to the print. This is a small object or doodle that is related to the lithograph in the margin of the print. The Remarque makes the piece a unique print that cannot be duplicated and thus becomes one of a kind.
A Limited Edition is one of the more common types of lithographs sold. These pieces are numbered, signed by the artist, and have a limited number of printings. They are not reprinted once the series has been completed and the original printing plates are destroyed after the last print has been made. This insures that the value of the print will increase with time.
Choosing a Master Edition lithograph will result in attaining a lithograph that is extremely collectible and will gain in value as the original does. These pieces are usually hand detailed by the artist and have some unique features included in the print that are unique to the other lithographs in the series. The artist will normally sign the lithograph as well as the certificate of authenticity.
When aviation art lithographs are made for veterans, they have the special designation of Veteran Edition. These prints are signed and are restricted to a specific group of veterans. These prints are also not reprinted after the designated number has been printed.
Diplomats and museums are often provided lithographs that are exact replicas of an original piece. These lithographs are printed on canvas and have very find details hand painted by the artist. The pieces are numbered and signed. When the Presidential Proof is printed there may only be a few in a series before the plates are destroyed. - 32620
The creation of a lithograph is very detailed and complex. The finished product is the result of several passes on a lithographer's press which distributes color on the paper. At a minimum, four colors are required to obtain a full color spectrum and the shading of the pieces requires further passes through the press. When completed the lithograph is an exact replica of the original piece of art.
Selecting the lithograph that will become most valuable from a collector's standpoint will depend on the category of print you select. An individual who is collecting a specific series of aviation art may find that the pieces in one category provide more options and potential added value than another category.
Lithographs that are collected are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity that is signed by the artist in a graphite pencil. The use of the pencil in signing protects the certificate from any possibilities of forgery. The print may be numbered and if so, selected a number from one to fifty increases the value of the print from the time you select it.
A popular lithograph that is extremely affordable is the Open Edition lithograph. This print does not have any limitation on the number of prints made, nor is it numbered. One way that this print will increase dramatically in value is when the artist has added a Remarque to the print. This is a small object or doodle that is related to the lithograph in the margin of the print. The Remarque makes the piece a unique print that cannot be duplicated and thus becomes one of a kind.
A Limited Edition is one of the more common types of lithographs sold. These pieces are numbered, signed by the artist, and have a limited number of printings. They are not reprinted once the series has been completed and the original printing plates are destroyed after the last print has been made. This insures that the value of the print will increase with time.
Choosing a Master Edition lithograph will result in attaining a lithograph that is extremely collectible and will gain in value as the original does. These pieces are usually hand detailed by the artist and have some unique features included in the print that are unique to the other lithographs in the series. The artist will normally sign the lithograph as well as the certificate of authenticity.
When aviation art lithographs are made for veterans, they have the special designation of Veteran Edition. These prints are signed and are restricted to a specific group of veterans. These prints are also not reprinted after the designated number has been printed.
Diplomats and museums are often provided lithographs that are exact replicas of an original piece. These lithographs are printed on canvas and have very find details hand painted by the artist. The pieces are numbered and signed. When the Presidential Proof is printed there may only be a few in a series before the plates are destroyed. - 32620
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