What is the difference between a limited edition and an artist proof?
A limited edition is a fixed number of identical prints of an image, signed and numbered by the artist. It shows both the print’s number and the limited edition size. This is referred to as a “limited edition print”. Artist Proofs are intended for the artist’s personal use. The general rule is that the number of artist proofs (APs) released within an edition is usually about one-tenth of the number of the regular edition (LE). The artist proof, due to the smaller edition size, is deemed of greater value due to its scarcity, as there is a limited number available on the market.
