ATL Collectibles & Custom Framing offers limited edition African American art prints signed and numbered by the artist, from Charles Bibbs, Kevin "WAK" Williams, Thomas Blackshear, CBabi Bayoc and more. Each edition is capped, many include a certificate of authenticity, and every listing states its edition details.
Limited edition African American art prints explained
A limited edition sits between an open edition and an original. The edition size is fixed, the artist signs and numbers each sheet, and once the edition sells out the image is no longer available new. That is why collectors of limited edition Black art watch edition numbers, not just images.
At a glance
What makes it limited: a fixed edition size, from 25 to a few hundred
Marks to look for: signature, edition number, AP for artist proof
Documentation: certificate of authenticity where issued
Formats: limited edition prints on paper and hand-embellished canvas
Seller: an Atlanta gallery with in-house framing
Signed and numbered Black art prints: what to check
The signature: hand signed in pencil or paint, usually in the lower margin
The number: written as 25/250, piece 25 of an edition of 250
The edition size: smaller runs are scarcer
Proofs: an artist proof is marked AP and set apart from the numbered run
Paperwork: the certificate of authenticity, kept with the print
Retired editions and why they matter
Some editions in our catalog are retired editions, meaning the publisher no longer prints them. When a retired edition is gone, the only supply is the secondary market. See the deepest limited holdings in the [Charles Bibbs collection] and [Kevin "WAK" Williams collection].
How to choose an edition
Start with the artist and image, then compare edition size and format. A WAK canvas in an edition of 25, hand embellished, is a very different object from a paper print in an edition of several hundred, and priced accordingly. Our product pages state the edition size on every limited piece.
Caring for a limited edition
Frame signed prints with acid-free mats and UV-filtering glazing so the signature and paper last. Every print purchase earns 25% off [custom framing].
Frequently asked questions
What does signed and numbered mean on a print?
A signed and numbered print carries the artist's signature and a number such as 25/250, showing it is the 25th print of an edition capped at 250. The cap and signature are what make limited editions collectible.
What is an artist proof?
An artist proof, marked AP, is one of a small number of prints set aside from the edition for the artist. Proofs are scarcer than the numbered edition and often priced higher.
Do limited edition prints come with a certificate of authenticity?
Many do, and the product page says so when a certificate is included. Keep the certificate with the print, because it supports value if you ever insure or resell the piece.
Does a lower edition number mean more value?
Collectors often prefer low numbers, but edition size, condition and the artist matter far more to value than the number itself.
What happens when an edition is retired?
The publisher stops printing it, so remaining pieces come only from dealers and collectors.