Post #131908 by ToonToonz on Mon, Dec 20, 2004 4:09 AM

I noticed in the eBay auction of this art "print" that it did not sell, which got me thinking.
One can protect the integrity or validity or value of one´s prints somewhat. For example, the unauthorized print in question on eBay was not signed, numbered or dated by the artist - in effect it was just a photocopy.

As the artist one can make his/her prints more valuable and authentic by employing these things:

• Sell only prints that are numbered, dated, signed, and even titled written by hand from the artist.
• Supply a Certificate of Authenticity that his handsigned by the artist.
• Add a special mark or stamp on the front or back side of the print that is a one-of-a-kind design that only you can put on the print.

On your website point out that only prints with these items are authentic prints by you and offer to view any copies to determine if they are fakes.

This will not necessarily stop copies being made, but will add extra value and authenticity that copiers cannot put on the prints or will go through the trouble to do.