A proof reserved by the artist for his own records or use. This proof is not included in the numbered edition.
In a limited edition issuance of a print, it is the first few prints produced that are available to the artist for quality control inspection or the artist's own use. Originally, the first prints were of the best quality; in modern production, all prints are essentially equal, so there is no quality advantage to obtaining an artist's proof. However, artist's proof have a smaller edition size than the total run, and can range from just a few to perhaps 100 total prints being identified as "artist's proof".
An impression of a work different from the stated edition. Pulled during the creative process as an example of a stage in development, it may be called a trial proof, proof, artist's proof (A.P.), edition proof, bon a tirer, hors commerce (H.C..), or epreuve d'artiste. There is often a cachet to these prints, which may be numbered with Roman numerals or annotated. See state.
Proofs printed specially for the artist and excluded from the numbering of an edition. They are sometimes numbered differently to distinguish them from the edition. For instance, when the edition is numbered in Arabic numerals, the artist's proofs may be numbered in Roman numerals.
Originally, test proofs made by the artist during the creative process. Nowadays this category is mainly a custom, where a certain proportion over and above the total print run (generally not exceeding 5-10%) is allotted to the artist for his personal use.
(sometimes referred as trial proofs): One of the trial impressions pulled to see how the stone is printing and to experiment with inks and paper combinations to be used for the edition. For technical reasons, a leather proofing roller is used to apply the ink instead of the rubber roller used for printing the edition.
Often abbreviated A/P, additional "proofs" not included in the regular edition, pulled for the artist's approval and personal use. These proofs are of the same quality as the regular edition, and may be retained by the artist or sold. (See also Épreuve d'Artiste)
(AP) - a limited number of early finished and painted lighthouses used in the final paint-approval process and intended to preview the item to dealers at rep showrooms or at Collectible Shows. In the early years, these pieces had no marking on the flag and the words "Artist Proof" or "Paint Sample" may have been handwritten on the bottom felt. In recent years, "AP" is hand-printed on the flag and a paper label on the bottom may include the words "Artists Sample". The coloration of AP's may differ slightly from the finished piece. Typically between 10-15 APs are made in total.
a small number of prints set aside from an edition by the artist usually marked as "A/P" and sometimes numbered. Artist's Proofs are normally limited to no more than 5% of the edition size.
Print reserved for artist's use.
One of a small group of prints from an edition for an artist's use (A/P), usually the first proofs of a limited edition. Artist's proofs are generally priced higher than other impressions of an edition. The French term is épreuve d'artiste (E.A.)
An Artist's Proof is one outside the regular edition. By custom, the artist retains the A/Ps for his personal use or sale.
are prints or impressions set aside for the artists use from a limited numbered edition are the first few prints created for the artist's approval before the start of the numbered edition usually 3-5 Artist Proofs for any size edition. Almost always the prints will contain the initials "AP" for Artist Proof. Also know as EA in Spanish editions such as early Dali prints.
The fine art prints that are made when the rest of the edition is printed but are reserved for the artist's personal use. Typically, 10% of the edition size is reserved for artist's proofs, and they are always designated with an "A/P" or similar notation in lieu of a print and edition number designation.
An Artist's Proof is a trial impression, as from type, taken for correction or examination; also known a proof sheet. By custom, artists will retain a proof for personal use and/or to sell.
Print intended for the artist's personal use; often for sale. It's common practice to reserve about ten percent of an edition as artist's proofs. The proof is usually distinguished by the abbreviation AP or E.A. in the lower left corner of the work.
intended for the artist's personal use. Usually ten percent or more of an edition is reserved as artist's proofs, and these are numbered AP 1/20 or EA 2/20 (for the French épreuve d'artist) on the lower left hand corner of the print.
A certain number of impressions pulled outside of a numbered edition for the artist. Artist's proofs are designated on the print with the letters "AP" in pencil usually in the lower left where the edition number is located. The French term "epreuve d'artiste" is also frequently used, noted by the letters "EA." Artist's proofs have the same value as work from a numbered edition.
These are prints traditionally intended for the artists personal use. It is common practise to reserve approximately 10% of an edition for .Ap's (Artist Proof)
A print signed by the artist signalling to the engraver that is a satisfactory imaging of the artist's original drawing or painting.
A print of edition quality, but separate from the numbered edition that is kept by the artist.
(This may be penciled in at the bottom of a print as A/P) Prints outside the standard edition which are intended for the artist's own private collection and use as part of the original artist-publisher agreement.
A print outside of the numbered series, usually 1/10 of the edition.
An artist's proof is, at least in theory, an impression of a print taken in the printmaking process to see the current printing state of a plate while the plate (or stone, or woodblock...) is being worked on by the artist. A proof may show a clearly incomplete image, often called a working proof or trial impression, but in modern practice is usually used to describe an impression of the finished work that is identical to the numbered copies.Prints and Printmaking, Antony Griffiths, British Museum Press (in UK),2nd edn, 1996 ISBN 0-7141-2608-X There can also be printer's proofs which are taken for the printer to see how the image is printing, or are final impressions the printer is allowed to keep; but normally the term "artist's proof" would cover both cases.