The Value Of Limited Edition Prints

THE VALUE OF LIMITED EDITION PRINTS

When something is limited it becomes desirable. This applies across the board from food to luxury items; when more people want something and fewer units are available, the price goes up.

Obviously, this is the same for art, where buyers invest on two levels. The first is emotionally; you buy because actually, you love that image and looking at it is going to make you feel great.

The second perhaps, is in the hope that one day it may be worth more than you paid for it, and you will make a profit, should you wish to sell.

I bought a limited edition print in 2001 by Robert Heindel. He made a career from capturing the artistry and beauty of dancers in motion. Exquisitely framed, it cost me £1,100, which was a lot of money back then!

I’ve looked at that picture for a quarter of a century, and can’t describe the enjoyment it has given me. And that’s what I want you to feel when you look at my work. Whether it’s energized, calmed, invigorated or instilled with wonder, if one of the pictures speaks to you, then you are destined to be its owner (regardless of whether you think you may sell or not one day).

Although my tastes have now changed (I have moved to abstracts as a preference for both work and personal tastes) – I can’t ever regret spending the money I did.

And that’s because, when I take the price I paid and divide it by the number of days I’ve enjoyed the picture, the result speaks for itself. I’ve had joy, intrigue and wonder for just 12p per day. And that is the real value in buying something you love, regardless of whether there may be a profit in the future.