Art Prints Value & Price Guide

Art prints offer a versatile way to collect iconic imagery, ranging from mass-produced vintage lithographs to high-value limited editions. This category bridges the gap between fine art and accessible decor, allowing collectors to own pieces by masters like Picasso, Klimt, or Nagel.

History of Art Prints

The history of art prints evolved from functional woodcuts and engravings used for book illustrations into a dedicated medium for artistic expression. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, techniques like chromolithography allowed for the mass distribution of vibrant works, making art accessible to the middle class for the first time. In the mid-20th century, the rise of pop art and screen printing further revolutionized the market, turning prints into highly sought-after investment pieces. Today, the market spans over a century of styles, from the hand-colored aesthetic of Wallace Nutting to the bold, graphic sensibilities of the 1970s and 80s.

Value Factors for Art Prints

• The rarity of the edition, specifically whether it is a limited run or an artist's proof.
• The presence of a hand-signed signature by the artist versus a plate-signed mark.
• The physical condition of the print, including UV protection and the absence of trimming or adhesive stains.
• The provenance and historical significance of the specific series or artist represented.

Tips for Buying Art Prints

• Verify the printing method, such as lithography, serigraphy, or giclee, as this significantly impacts the texture and longevity.
• Check for a signature or numbering, which distinguishes limited edition runs from open-edition decorative prints.
• Examine the paper quality and edges for signs of foxing, fading, or acid damage from improper framing in the past.

Items in This Collection

• The Old Guitarist
• Architectural Sketch Drawing
• Manifestations Optical Illusion Art
• Pharaoh's Horses Print
• Rufino Tamayo Painting
• The Banjo Lesson by Henry Ossawa Tanner
• The Kiss by Gustav Klimt Print
• Limited Edition Print
• Wallace Nutting Prints
• Thomas Kinkade A New Day Dawning
• Winter Scene Print
• Russell Chatham Lithograph
• Appeal to the Great Spirit Print
• Russell May Print
• The Storm by Jim Booth
• Bessie Pease Gutmann Print
• Hummingbird Art Print
• Don Quixote Print
• Dogs Playing Poker Print
• Master Bedroom Print by Andrew Wyeth