Monday, January 23, 2006
Giclee and Authenticity
We see a lot of posts and websites discussing the question of authenticity when it comes to giclee prints.
Let's divide giclees into 2 different categories:
Digital artwork printed as a giclee:
Because there is no original, the giclee itself is an original. We have artists who ouput just one giclee, in which case there is no other artwork in existence but the one. For limited editions, the art collectors know how many prints have been made. It is that simple!
Giclee as a reproduction of original artwork:
In this case, open edition or limited edition, the buyer is purchasing a high fidelity copy of an original. The value depends on whether the artist is even selling the original. Sometimes this is not the case and the only way to own the art is to have the giclee. This can be a very effective way of creating more income and keep desirability. It is always a good idea to sign the giclee by hand, not with an electronic system.
Let's divide giclees into 2 different categories:
Digital artwork printed as a giclee:
Because there is no original, the giclee itself is an original. We have artists who ouput just one giclee, in which case there is no other artwork in existence but the one. For limited editions, the art collectors know how many prints have been made. It is that simple!
Giclee as a reproduction of original artwork:
In this case, open edition or limited edition, the buyer is purchasing a high fidelity copy of an original. The value depends on whether the artist is even selling the original. Sometimes this is not the case and the only way to own the art is to have the giclee. This can be a very effective way of creating more income and keep desirability. It is always a good idea to sign the giclee by hand, not with an electronic system.
