Hand Signed Aquatint
Posted in Prints on 07/29/2009 08:41 pm by admin |
 Roy Hammond Pencil Signed Original Hand Colored Etching and Aquatint Scenic View $250.00 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 7m |
 Pierre ALECHINSKY ETCHING in Aquatint Carta Canta I ORIGINAL Hand Signed $624.00 Time Remaining: 14d 11h 34m Buy It Now for only: $624.00 |
 Signed Driani French Hand Colored Aquatint Etching Les Jambes Vintage 1930s $75.00 Time Remaining: 26d 2h 52m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
 ANTIQUE OLD HAND COLORED PORTSMOUTH AQUATINT ENGRAVING BATTLE SHIP Turner 1856 $295.00 Time Remaining: 13d 22m Buy It Now for only: $295.00 |
 Jean Michel Folon Le Guardien Hand Signed Numbered Aquatint Etching Europe $1,500.00 Time Remaining: 9d 8h 4m Buy It Now for only: $1,500.00 |
 Chad Neff Hand Signed Original Aquatint Etching Southwest Image Make Offer $250.00 Time Remaining: 17d 6h 29m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 Pierre ALECHINSKY ETCHING in Aquatint Hand SIGNED Num LE TEST DU TITRE $2,200.00 Time Remaining: 21d 2h 9m Buy It Now for only: $2,200.00 |
 19th C Rare Set Hand Colored Aquatint Prints by MA Hayes original frames $34.95 Time Remaining: 24d 2h 25m Buy It Now for only: $34.95 |
 John Baldessari Hand Signed Print Black Dice 1982 $1,500.00 Time Remaining: 21d 21h 27m Buy It Now for only: $1,500.00 |
 Salvador Dali Aquatint Hand Signed Numbered The Last Corner of the Last Planet $2,199.00 Time Remaining: 6d 11h 56m Buy It Now for only: $3,499.00 |
 Spring Fantasy II Hand Signed Limited Ed Aquatint Etching iris floral OBO $200.00 Time Remaining: 25d 4h 6m Buy It Now for only: $200.00 |
 Hand Colored Aquatint Seascape Catamaran Sgnd BNILES $10.98 Time Remaining: 7d 15h 24m Buy It Now for only: $10.98 |
 Yannick Ballif Hand Signed Numbered Aquatint Etching of leaves Make An Offer $800.00 Time Remaining: 18d 7h 2m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 Free graphic by K VAVROVA hand colored by the artist signed $250.00 Time Remaining: 19d 18h 13m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 Pierre ALECHINSKY ETCHING in Aquatint L E 90 HAND SIGN NUMB Chaque Matin $984.00 Time Remaining: 21d 2h 10m Buy It Now for only: $984.00 |
 Carol Heineman Wide Eyed Hand Signed Aquatint Etching Artwork MAKE OFFER $100.00 Time Remaining: 11d 7h 2m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 |
 Carol Heineman Hand Signed Numbered Aquatint Etching FLORAL Rose MAKE OFFER $100.00 Time Remaining: 10d 5h 12m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 |
 Kenny Scharf Gordi Original Aquatint Hand Signed Rare Proof 5 5 1998 $1,100.00 Time Remaining: 14d 2h 10m Buy It Now for only: $1,100.00 |
 E RENMARK 1 COOLEY HAMMOCK 2 DRIVE IN THE COUNTRY HAND SIGNED RARE SET NR $49.99 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 18m |
 Chad Neff Doubleteam Aquatint Etching Hand Signed Numbered MAKE OFFER $275.00 Time Remaining: 24d 1h 13m Buy It Now for only: $275.00 |
 Jean Michel Folon Arena Hand Signed Aquatint Art Color Etching Artwork MakeOffer $1,500.00 Time Remaining: 23d 3h 53m Buy It Now for only: $1,500.00 |
 Kaiko Moti Aquatint Etching HAND SIGNED ART CHRYSANTHEMUMS SUBMIT OFFER $3,100.00 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 45m Buy It Now for only: $3,100.00 |
 A P HAND SIGNED JOAN PURCELL ALL OUT AQUATINT PRINT $309.99 Time Remaining: 24d 1h 40m Buy It Now for only: $309.99 |
 Georges Rouault Automne Color Aquatint Hand Signed c 1938 Vollard $32,000.00 Time Remaining: 17d 4h 14m Buy It Now for only: $32,000.00 |
 HAND SIGNED JOAN PURCELL CHICK A DEE AQUATINT PRINT $43.39 Time Remaining: 24d 2h 46m Buy It Now for only: $43.39 |
 CUBAN ART MASTER JUAN MOREIRA HAND COLORED AND Signed Serigraph VERY LIMITED $549.00 Time Remaining: 7d 21h 36m Buy It Now for only: $549.00 |
 PICASSO HAND SIGNED 347 AQUATINT ETCHING RARE MARINA EA $14,700.00 Time Remaining: 22d 14h 37m Buy It Now for only: $14,700.00 |
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I've been collecting Fine Art for 30 years. I buy mostly signed limited editions consisting of lithographs, prints, serigraphs, etchings, and giclees. These are art terms for reproductions, usually created from original paintings by the artist. He or she, in turn, supervises the print-making process and then signs and numbers the prints. These results become what is known as original reproductions. Because an original Picasso or Chagall can fetch a million dollars, this method is the most common way an average person can afford their work.
For example, very few can buy a Rembrandt painting and his etchings are now long gone because the plates from the 1600's that made them were never designed to last long. So Durand, a master etcher in the mid-1800's recreated his own plates from the originals and therefore we have Rembrandts after Durand. Those type of prints are relatively affordable and can be purchased by the masses. But the modern artists of today recognize the power of lithography and make 1000's of copies available to the general public. That's where you and I benefit. We can gather a collection of plate-signed Picassos for very little. Add in various posters and you have a plethora of opportunities. Frame them up and you can form a "Gallery Chez Vous" in your own home.
If, however, you want to invest in more collectible pieces, you'll need to fork over a tidy sum to purchase the "hand-signed" versions. Because of the value of the autographs alone, the signed artwork will be priced accordingly. The more rare or "hot" the artist, the higher the premium for the signed edition. Also, the smaller the number of printed pieces, the greater the value. But check Ebay and the other Internet sites for the best prices. It's a very competitive place online and you can pick up some amazing deals. Pay the least you can for what's available or offer a low bid when possible. Buy what you like and what looks good, rather than something more valuable that you hate.
Another tip. Lithographs are the least expensive type of print but modern printing processes have made them almost indistinguishable from other types of high-priced prints. So bypass the aquatints and etchings and shoot for the "lithos." Also try to buy pre-framed pieces to save even more money. Framing can be expensive. Finally, don't be afraid to buy the lesser-known artists if the art is appealing. Unless you are totally into investment grade, art is art. There are many Picassos I can't stand but I love the Disney cartoon cels. Buy what you like and decorate the walls of your house with the beauty of art for an amount you can afford. It will bring you great pleasure and joy over the years. And if you decide to change houses, it all goes with you. That's right, it can even be a moving experience.
Jeffrey Hauser was a sales consultant for the Bell System Yellow Pages for nearly 25 years. He graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Advertising and has a Master's Degree in teaching. He had his own advertising agency in Scottsdale, Arizona and ran a consulting and design firm, ABC Advertising. He has authored 6 books and a novel, "Pursuit of the Phoenix." His latest book is, "Inside the Yellow Pages" which can be seen at his website, http://www.poweradbook.com Currently, he is the Marketing Director for http://www.thenurseschoice.com a Health Information and Doctor Referral site.