Details for print :
A Print is a copy of an original painting produced using any mechanical method which ensures that all of the copies will be identical. Examples of fine art printing methods used by Sylvia Ganancia are : lithographs, giclée (digital prints)
Giclee printing is a digital process involving state-of-the-art technology and a super-fine spray of ink. The inks are archival, ensuring superior longevity.
Limited edition :
Fine art prints of original Sylvia's art are produced in a limited edition which means that we limit the final number of prints to a predetermined amount, usually between 100-250. The amount of prints in the edition is one of the factors that affects the market value - a smaller edition size makes each print rarer and therefore more valuable.
Signed print :
Each print is individually hand-signed by Sylvia Ganancia. If the print is on paper, the artist will usually sign with pencil in the white space below the printed area. If on canvas, the artist may sign on the printed area with paint.
Numbered print :
Each print is numbered (usually in the space below the printed area). The number 111/250, for example, means print number 111 from an edition of 250 prints. In the case of a print on canvas, since the white space below the printed area will be covered by the frame, the print number will appear on the certificate of authenticity and in some cases on the reverse side of the canvas.
Artist's proofs
A small number of Artist's Proofs may be printed in addition to the total number of prints in the edition (usually not more than 20, and never more than 10 of the final edition). These are preliminary "test" prints, which are not necessarily identical to the rest of the prints. The letters A/P will be written in place of the print number.
Bon-a-tirer
The last Artist's Proof produced is called Bon-A-Tirer - The proof approved by Sylvia Ganancia as the standard for comparing all subsequent prints.
Certificate of authenticity :
A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each print of Sylvia's art. The certificate states all of details that are relevant to the edition.
The same original picture may sometimes be produced in two or more limited editions, of differing sizes or mediums. For example, a picture may be produced as an edition of 200 in size 18 x 24, printed on paper, and also as an edition of 150 in size 24 x 32 printed on canvas. The size of both editions are clearly stated in the Certificate of authenticity of each.
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