LIMITED EDITION PRINT

A reproduction of original artwork that is hand-signed and sequentially numbered by the artist. The total number of prints is fixed or limited by the artist or the publisher. Limited edition prints can be offset lithographs, digital prints, serigraphs or other types of reproduction.  These reproductions are printed on museum quality, non-acidic paper to preserve the life of the piece and the artist's markings.

ARTIST'S PROOF

An Artist's Proof is one outside the regular edition, but printed at the same time from the same plates without changes--usually first off the press as the artist examines and issues approval on the reproduction quality.  By custom, the artist retains the A/Ps for his personal use or sale.  Typically, 10% of the edition total is designated and hand-marked by the artist as A/P, then signed.  As an added service to the collectors of his Artist's Proofs, Sam provides a hand-drawn remarque at no additional charge.

REMARQUE

A small original sketch done by the artist in the margin of the print/proof.  It may be in pencil, watercolor, pen and ink, or other medium of the artist's choice.  A remarque adds value to the print/proof in that it becomes one-of-a-kind with the original addition made by the artist.

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Each print or A/P is accompanied by a certificate which typically includes the title, edition size, the number (or A/P) issued and the creation date of the original artwork.