How Do You Tell If Art Is A Reproduction?
For art collectors, there is nothing more exciting than finding an original work by a favorite artist. There is also nothing more infuriating than finding a piece of art that you’ve been looking for, only to find out that it’s a reproduction. There are a few ways to spot a typical reproduction from the get-go, however, and with any luck, you can immediately tell the difference next time you’re looking. Determine what material the art is painted (or printed) on. If it is cardboard, fiberboard, posterboard or paper (usually gray-colored material that’s thin and stiff but lightweight as well), then the work is probably a reproduction. Most original paintings are done on canvas, wood or masonite panel. They can be done on paper as well, but painters usually stretch the paper over a stretcher to keep it flat while they’re painting, which will cause warping around the edges of the paper if taken off the stretcher. If the paper is flat, it’s probably a reproduction. Hold the picture up to the
