Buying Limited Edition Art

As a fine art publisher I have often been asked what are the advantages to buying Limited Edition Art? Some buyers worry about the authenticity and quality of the print and whether it will be a good financial investment.

But providing you buy from a reputable gallery or dealer and receive a Certificate of Authenticity at the time of purchase then you can be confident that the quality of the prints will be the very best and that it is an authentic piece of work.

Remember that even the most famous artists of the past 50 years have created Limited Edition Art Prints of their work and these should never be regarded as an inferior substitute for an original work of art but rather a way to enjoy a piece of exceptional art in your own home. Collectors buy Limited Editions because they want to own exceptional pieces of art but cannot afford originals of the same artistic quality.

But what about the investment potential of a Limited Edition? Well, I always advise against buying an artwork with a view to its value increasing. The art market can be fickle in uncertain economic times and even works by great masters such as Van Gogh have been known to lose value during depressed periods in the art market. Instead, I would always advise buying only those pieces that you love and that will bring you enjoyment for many years. If the value happens to increase (and you only have to looks at Jack Vettriano's Limited Editions to know that they can) then that really is an added bonus to the years of pleasure that an exceptional piece of art can bring.

For more insight read this article: Advantages of Limited Edition Art