What is the difference between an “Artist Proof” and a “regular” limited edition print?
The difference is in the edition size. An artist proof comes in a very small edition size. For most of our Lena Liu prints that size is 50 signed and numbered A/P prints. Most of our regular edition sizes are 3500 S/N or 5500 S/N pieces which means that artist proofs come in quantities that are about 1% of the size of the regular edition. The small edition size of an artist proof guarantees that you will receive a print with a low number (50 or below). This accounts for the higher price of an artist proof, approximately 30% more than the “regular” prints. However, this is where the differences end. The artist proof print looks exactly like the regular edition print. It is the same physical size and there is no difference in the color or quality of the print itself.
