Kobe Bryant on canvas - ARTIST PROOF - # 1/7 Start Price USD 125.00 Current Price USD 125.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 10, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 10, 2008 Location Multiple Sellers in different locations, please check the description of each item. See more about 'Kobe Bryant on canvas - ARTIST PROOF - # 1/7' Description CLICK HERE TO MAKE PAYMENT WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS!!!PRESENTS FEATURED SELLERItem Location: Tehachapi, CA 93561United StatesKobe Bryant on canvas - ARTIST PROOF - # 1/7DescriptionNOTE: Allow a few seconds for the images to download More Information:What is a Giclee (Canvas Print)?What is a Limited Edition Print?What Is An Open Edition Print?What is an Artist Proof?Framing & FinishingStretched & Gallery WrapShipping Methods & Costs Artist Proof on Canvas Kobe Bryant - A Basketball LegendYou are bidding on an ARTIST PROOF #1/7 For Basketball Enthusiasts and Collectors Limited Edition Print on Canvas (Giclee) of only 7 prints done in Oil byan upcoming sports artist, Christiaan Bekker Size: 18"x 24" (609mm x 457mm) Printed on high quality, matte finish fine art canvas Not framed or stretched - roll canvas NOTE: (Add $30.00 to auction price for stretched version - This is a standard size and any 'ready made' frame as low as $25.00 will fit this print) UV protection - coated Signed and numbered by the artist Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist Shipping to lower 48 states in US - $15.00 ( Please allow 2 weeks for delivery) Contact Us for shipping outside the USA See an enlarged version HERE - 88kb - Give it some time to download What is a 'giclee' print?The prints are Giclee (pronounced 'gee-clay') prints. Giclee prints are created from high-resolution digital images, using the best quality ink and canvas stock available. This process results in color resolution that far exceeds any other type of image printing. The colors of these reproductions are especially bright and pure, and the accuracy to the original is unlike any other reproduction process and are more expensive .Giclee prints are generated on a pair of 8-color Epson 9600 ink jet printers. These printers are able to produce amazingly detailed prints of both works of fine art and photographs. For our print jobs we exclusively use Epson Ultra chrome ink, which is of archival quality. This guarantees you a long-lasting museum quality work of art.- To the Top What is a Limited Edition?A "Signed and numbered" print is a print from the edition that was published and individuallysigned by the artist. Each print will have its own number. If you owned a print that wasnumbered 25/1500, this means that out of 1500 prints that comprise the edition, you have the 25th one that was signed by the artist. Term used in multiples publishing when only a limited number of any print, book, sculpture or other artwork is produced. Editions can be limited to almost any number depending on the nature of the work.- To the TopWhat Is An Open Edition Print?Often, an artist or publisher will decide to make an image available to the public in unlimitedquantities. There is no predetermined edition size. Occasionally, it is a smaller sized versionof one that was previously published as a limited edition print. Sometimes it may be a vignette,or just a section of the original. Most often, the art will not have been previously published.The paper and inks used are usually of lesser quality than those used for limited editions, andthe artist neither signs nor numbers the prints. As a result open edition prints are far less expensive.- To the TopWhat is an Artist Proof? Artist's proofs are a special subset of the regular limited edition. They usually sell for 10-30% more than the regular edition.Artist's proofs began back when limited editions were all hand-pulled from a one-man litho press. The artist's proofs were the first prints pulled off a fresh 'stone'; (the plate which was drawn or etched by the artist to create the prints). The stone wore down as the number of prints was increased, so that the APs were the sharpest and most colorful of the lot. Thus, they sold for more, being a better product.These days, in the world of modern offset lithography, all the prints in an edition are nearly identical. Artist's proofs maintain their collectability and value because they are a small subset of the edition, and they usually come directly from the artist. In these days of mass marketing, getting something directly or even indirectly from the artist is rare.Publishers usually turn over the artists proofs to the artist for his or her own use, and retain all the other prints in the edition.How rare? it varies. Traditionally, artist's proofs number 10% or less of the total edition, so if there is an edition of 500, usually there will be only 50 artist's proofs. In other countries, it may be more or less.Artist's proofs are signed 'A/P' or 'Artist's Proof'; and may or may not be numbered with the serial number of that portion of the edition.Artist's proofs can be distinguished by the abbreviation AP or EA, commonly on the lower left corner of the work. Artist's proofs are generally considered a status symbol in the world of art collecting. And their resale value is proportionally higher than the numbered editions.- To the TopFraming & FinishingWe professionally mounts, mats (if selected) and frames your art, allowing you to hang your art as soon as it arrives! The professional assembly fee includes the following: Mounting print to foam core backing Cutting and installing UV-resistant clear acrylic glazing Cutting mats (if selected) Installing glazing, mat, and print into frame. Mounting dust cover (not included with metal frames) Mounting wall savers Installing screws and wire- To the TopStretched Canvas & Gallery Wrap Just like the real thing, except the canvas is printed before it's stretched onto the 3/4" deep frame.For the traditional look of a real original painting, all canvas prints are framed without glazing.More authentic and 'painterly' in appearance - makes gifts even more special.Works with your choice of hundreds of frames.Or ready to hang.- To the TopShipping Methods & CostsIn order to make sure you receive your order in perfect condition, a lot of effort must go into custom packaging and shipping. Our shipping rates include cost of parcel, custom packaging materials, and extensive labor. We only wish that picture frames were as easy to ship as software or books!For Standard Delivery, we usually ship via ground service unless you indicate otherwise. Please see the shipping & handling charges for each item in the listings- To the TopPlease contact the artist if you have any questions at 661-972 8805CreativeSportsArt.com CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGEPayment MethodsAdditional Payment Details PayPal,Shipping MethodsAdditional Shipping Details Will ship internationally (worldwide). Buyer pays actual shipping cost.Will ship items within 48 hours after auction has ended unless any limited prints have to be signed by the artist item will be shipped within the next 14 business days after auction.Shipping to the lower 48 states - $15.00 + $2.00 insurance (Please allow 2 weeks for delivery)Contact Informationcreativesportsart.comTehachapi, CA 93561United StatesWhen contacting the seller please make sure to include the ebay item number in the subject line of your email. Now during any LIVE AUCTION you can Instant Message us on AIM (AOL Instant Messanger) or Windows Messenger or Skpye. You don't need to struggle with waiting for emails! 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