What is the difference between a Signed & Numbered Limited Edition (S/N) and Artist Proof (A/P)?
Signed / Numbered Limited Edition Print (S/N) means that a set number of prints have been reproduced off an original. The artist signs and numbers the prints, usually on the lower left and/or right area of the print. If you have number 42 of an edition of 1000, the number looks like this — 42/1000. Artist proofs are a tradition in printmaking and are generally limited to 10% or less of the regular edition size. These prints are the first ones off the press and made outside of regular limited edition and are signed and numbered as an AP … 42/100 Artist Proof. They are considered to be more valuable and more of a collector item because there are fewer available. Quality between the regular edition and the AP is equal. The differences are the “AP” designation and that they have a lower-number edition. What is an Open Edition? This is not limited to a specific edition size and may be reproduced more than once. It may also be hand signed by the artist and would be designated as such. What i
