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Many hobbyists and collectors have discovered that there is a scarcity of reliable information concerning sports photographs. As apart of Artletics ongoing attempt to educate consumers and aid our guests with their purchases, we sought the expertise of prominent art historian and authentication expert David Rudd Cycleback. The below key is to help assist you in identifying your purchases properly. While their is absolutely nothing wrong with buying mass produced reprints just as long as you don't think they are originals. The contents of your collection is ultimately your choice, we just hope to make that choice easier and more enjoyable for you!
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Original |
A photo where the image was printed directly from the original negative or transparency - made soon after the shot was taken. In the event the overall photograph is unique & artistically brand new, the photograph might be considered an original. |
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Original by Photographer |
Photo is an original & printed by or under the supervision/approval of the photographer (not made after his death or without his knowledge)
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Vintage |
Made soon after the image was shot. Also used as a term indicating something old, however as it applies to collecting the prior mentioned applies.
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Printed Later |
Photograph that was made a lengthily time after the image was shot, E.G., image was shot in 1930, printed in 1970.
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Original Printed Later |
Was printed from the original negatives, but a period after the image was shot.
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Original Printed Later
by Famous Photographer
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Some of these were made in limited edition and are signed and/or stamped by the photographer.
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Later Generation, Second Generation |
Means the photograph is not and original & usually not vintage - I.E. photograph of a photograph or a photograph made from a copy negative is a later generation.
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Official |
In particular with modern photographs and photos shot by famous photographers it is best for the collector to stick to "official" photographs or photographs that were "officially printed" - A photo is Official if it was made in legitimate circumstances by or under authorization of the copyright holder. |
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More Reading ...
In the event you wish to explore more on the writings of Mr. Cycleback he has authored several books including "Judging the Authenticity of Photographs" and "Judging the Authenticity of Prints by The Masters", available at Buy.com, Amazon.com or through his storefront at Lulu.
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