Fine Art Printing

Fine Art Print Market & Value

In the art market, lithographs and serigraphs often carry a premium due to their traditional, labor-intensive creation processes. Giclee prints, known for their high fidelity and color accuracy, are generally more accessible.

Is a print more than just a copy of an original?

A print is more than just a copy of an original. Fine art prints are something else entirely, resulting from a close collaboration between the artist and the print studio. Printers — the people who work with the artist to produce an edition — are highly skilled technicians, and are often artists in their own right. Prints are not made in large production runs intended solely for commercial sale.

Traditional Printing Techniques

For art collectors, interior designers, and enthusiasts alike, the distinction between lithograph, serigraph, woodblock or high quality digital print such giclee is not just academic—it’s essential for making informed decisions about art acquisitions.

Lithograph Print

Chemical process on limestone or metal plates to create prints, offering subtle color gradations.

Softer, more painterly appearance, with subtle gradations in tone and color.

Serigraph Print (Silk Screen)

Stencils to apply layers of ink on fabric, resulting in bold, vibrant colors.

Bold, vibrant colors with clear boundaries between color areas, thanks to the layering of inks.

An image is carved into a wooden block, inked, and then pressed onto paper or fabric to create multiple copies of the design. I

Unique texture from the wood grain and a distinct color profile created by water-based pigments, which provide a wide range of vivid, saturated, and transparent effects.

Woodblock Print (Hanga)