With all different kinds and types of prints being offered on eBay how do you know what you are buying? Is it "real" art or a reproduction? Does it have any collectible or investment value? Are reproductions...
So many times we purchase antique documents or artwork that brings a smile to our face, only to frame it in such a way as to either decrease its value, or create harm to the piece. Below I have outlined 10...
Buying and Collecting antique prints can be both affordable and fun. During the 1800s, from about 1820 through about 1895 huge numbers of prints were created for the 'average collector' who couldn't afford the...
Etching or Engraving? Or a copy? More and more people are recognizing the intricate printmaking artforms, both highly collectible. Each is a unique process. This review is meant to help you understand the...
The above vignette of Queen Victoria is a sample of the engraved artwork created by the American Bank Note Company for use on official documents and paper money. The paper is cream-coloured and it feels thick...
BEWARE OF FAKE LYND WARD "PRINTS" --especially signed "prints" which are roughly 4" by 4" or smaller, on paper smaller than about 8" by 10". Get educated! Look into what you are bidding on! These small...
COLORING STEEL ENGRAVINGS While purists might flinch at the idea of coloring antique engravings, the practice has been around since the very start of antique prints. Many people not only enjoy the look of hand...
Guides saying all engraved Bayonets are fake are definitely wrong!I´am a german soldier, my father was one and also my grandfather.In Germany it is tradition to give the NCO a little gift when they are leaving...
Before Gutenberg's time (pre-1545) , there was little reproduction of any printed matter taking place. So, in discussing art, the only real source for artwork was original paintings. Obviously, this was a...
WHY THE PRICE GOES UP NOT DOWN Please read this FAQ to understand why our prices increase. WE GIVE YOU THE BEST VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY All our items are very carefully researched to insure they are easily worth...
