In 2 color printing, instead of one on lower end marketing materials, two ink colors are used, vs. four on higher-end commercially printed pieces. Typically, the inks used are Pantone ® colors, and are frequently used in a unique color to print a logo, design or symbol.
An original piece of a famous artist's work of art is expensive. A lithograph print is more affordable, but it still carries a tag of exclusivity, quality and value, as there will almost definitely not be many copies. It is not a reproduction and higher prices for the original lithograph are potentially required.
Created in China, the printing press revolutionized society before being further developed by Johannes Gutenberg and his invention of the Gutenberg press in Europe in the 15th century.
Lithography was primarily a graphic art form throughout the nineteenth century and, as such, still holds a high artistic reputation. Lithographs are artists' original artworks and are typically signed, while there is no signature for offset lithographic printing and reproductions.
Today, average inkjet printers generally have a 1200 x 1440 dpi resolution. If you're not going to print photos larger than 5 x 7 inches, this is a good enough resolution.
Search for an impression quality and good condition of the paper when identifying a valuable print. Look at the paper and see if a watermark or distinctive marking is present. The condition of the paper will also have an impact on value: tears, creases, stains.
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