INVESTING IN PRINTS: FLOOR TALK

Catherine Asquith Gallery

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Wednesday 18 August 2010 to Wednesday 18 August 2010

Opening Wednesday 18 August 2010 11am to 12.30pm

Exhibition previously on at Catherine Asquith Gallery in Fitzroy-Collingwood precinct, Victoria, Australia

Collecting prints has a long and thriving history which began almost immediately after wood-block, engraved and etched prints became part of the artist's repertoire in fifteenth century Europe. They quickly attracted art collectors and remain an integral part of art collections as art connoisseurs have continued to add new prints to their collections.

Some, like one of the earliest collectors Ferdinand Columbus (1488-1539), even restrict their collections to prints alone.

Prints remains the generic term for an image reproduced on paper by means of a press.

Printmaking has continued to be an important part of the artistic medium. While some artists continue to make their own prints as well as paint and draw; others work only in the medium. Print publishers still play an important part in the print market today, commissioning series of prints from well known artists.

High quality prints in limited editions are masterly examples of the virtuosity of printmaking and demonstrate why prints have remained so popular a medium for art collectors.

To find out more about limited edition prints we are pleased to advise of our first floor talk scheduled for Wednesday 18th August, commencing at 11am sharp.

Michael Fox, Senior Accountant with Lowensteins Art Management (Melbourne) will present an insightful commentary on the ‘fine art of investing in prints’.

To register your interest, please reply to enquiries@catherineasquithgallery.com and note in the subject line, “Floor Talk”.

Morning tea will be served.