Blue Lady, Limited Edition AP Framed Print

Amy Brown

Amy Brown Signed and Numbered Artist Proof Print. This is 7AP (Artist Proof).  What is an artist's proof? Artist's proofs are a special subset of the regular limited edition. Artist's proofs began back when limited editions were all hand-pulled from a one-man litho press. The artist's proofs were the first prints pulled off a fresh "stone" (the plate which was drawn or etched by the artist to create the prints). The stone wore down as the number of prints was increased, so that the APs were the sharpest and most colorful of the lot. Thus, they sold for more, being a better product. These days, in the world of modern offset lithography, all the prints in an edition are nearly identical. Artist's proofs maintain their collectability and value because A) They are a small subset of the edition, and B) they usually come directly from the artist. Artist's proofs are signed "A/P" or "Artist's Proof". Exceptionally rare and hard to find.  Print is single matted - in a beautiful navy blue mat.  Exterior of black frame measures aprox 16 1/2" x 20 1/2".  A beautiful tastefully framed addition to any Amy collection.