When buying “fine art” what is the difference between RENAISSANCE EDITION, AND STUDIO PROOF? besides price. ?
Luna.. here is a link to a website. When you choose which “edition” to buy.
http://www.shopartofthesouth.com/p-2034-a-new-day-at-the-cinderella-castle-by-thomas-kinkade.aspx
Im just confused because i bought this piece from one of his gallerys and i was told only a certain amount were made, but then i go online and see anybody can still purchase one? Or is it just a print of some sort and really has no value?
From the gallery’s FAQs:
“Renaissance Edition: Very limited number released, brushstroke textured canvas, additionally highlighted by a Master Highlighter. Also has a Watermark Remarque on the back and is personally hand signed by Thom.”
In other words, a digital reproduction on canvas that has a bit of paint daubed on it by one of Kinkade’s employees. Kinkade then stops by and signs a big stack of them.
“Studio Proof: Semi-original edition, smallest release number that we offer. Has the same brushstroke textured and highlighting offered in the R/E edition but also features a final highlight done by Thom himself thus making this the most collectable Edition available.”
In other words, a digital reproduction on canvas that has a bit of paint daubed on it by one of Kinkade’s employees. If you believe the sales pitch, Kinkade actually stoops to daubing a tiny bit of paint on it himself. Even if it’s only one little blob of paint (and notice how it says “a final highlight,” not “final highlights”), that’s all he needs to do in order to claim he personally “highlighted” it so he can charge you two or three times the price of the “Renaissance Edition.”
Yes, only a certain number have been made–but it’s still a big number. They are not that rare at all.
The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show 2010
