Frequently Asked Questions

Limited Edition Prints

A predetermined number of prints published from an original piece of art. The quantity of prints published can vary from
edition to edition and publisher to publisher. Typically, an edition will be 500 or less. The fewer there are the rarer the print. Each print is individually numbered. e.g. 15/850

The Signature

Every limited edition print bears the unique signature of the artist. This signature is the artist’s seal of approval that the
print is a faithful and accurate reproduction of his original painting. Over the years collectors have demonstrated their enthusiasm for prints countersigned by pilots and/or crew members. Wherever possible we try to accommodate this preference.

Remarque Edition

This is a small original drawing or sketch made by the artist in the lower white margin/border of the print, either to the
right or left of the print title and caption. Generally, an artist would not Remarque more than 50 prints in an edition, each one of which attracts a premium price because of its uniqueness. i.e. no two drawings will ever be exactly the same. Remarqued prints tend to be the most valuable and prized of any edition.

Artist Studio Proof Edition

These are published in addition to the main edition and signed as Artist Proof, Artist Studio Proof or A/P.
Traditionally these prints are reserved for the artist’s personal use, and usually do not exceed more than 10% of any one edition. Due to the very limited number the artist makes available, these prints attract a premium and are much sought after by collectors.

Main or Primary Edition

These are numerically the larger number of prints allocated to an edition, and will be signed and numbered by the artist.

Secondary Market

Once an edition has sold out, the prints normally begin to attract a higher value, based on how quickly the edition sold out
and the present demand for the print in question. Collectors will sometimes offer such prints for sale through an advertisement at a price they feel the print is now worth; this is known as the ‘Secondary Market’.

Framing / Mounting

We recommend that prints are “Conservation Mounted” this will help preserve the life as well as the value of your limited
edition print. If you take your print to a framer be sure to take your time over the selection of both the mount and frame, keeping in mind the décor of the room where you propose to hang the picture.
Costs vary enormously depending on the size of the print, quality of moulding frame, your location, etc.
For one of our standard sized prints the frame could cost upward of £100.

We also recommend that you position your print to avoid direct sunlight.

Due to the difficulty in shipping large, glazed framed pictures, or until we find a reliable delivery system, we regret we are unable to provide prints ready framed.