WHAT DETERMINES VALUE
Why does what appears to be the same print command different
prices in different places?
The value of an antique etching, engraving, lithograph, or woodblock is determined
by several criteria. First and foremost is condition. Prints must be clean (no
staining or foxing), conform to the original size (no trimming or repairs) and
if colored, the coloring must have been done in the period (not added at a later
date). Other determinants of value are the popularity of the subject matter,
the reputation of the artist, the size of the edition, and where the impression
falls in the printing (early or late).
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