About & FAQ
Artist-Proof Vintage Prints offer a remarkable blend of artistry, history, and exclusivity. These prints were created between 1988 and the mid-90s, going back as long as 35 years, hand-crafted in darkrooms using now-extinct silver gelatin and C-type processes. Printed by master printers in London, New York, and Hollywood on rare, museum-grade paper, each print is also hand-signed by the photographer, who is the artist. The artist is always entitled to one artist proof of their work, and that’s exactly what these prints are, making them unique and highly collectible.
Each Artist-Proof is a one-of-a-kind, printed at the time of the photograph’s creation. These prints, featuring legendary musicians, pop stars, sports legends, and film stars, are not part of any limited edition or mass production. Some bear unique markings, such as stickers or annotations on the back, adding to their provenance and historic value.
These prints are not only beautiful works of art but also highly sought after artifacts, offering significant aesthetic and investment value. Each one is irreplaceable, crafted using techniques that no longer exist, making these prints a true piece of cultural history to be cherished for generations to come.
FAQ
Analogue
Every photograph in this collection was captured on film analogue at its finest. From high-grain, fast ISO black and white for gritty low-light moments to color films with unique hues, each shot is a deliberate choice of over a hundred film types, brands, and textures. The art lies not just in the moment but in the mastery of selecting the perfect film for each scene. These are pure analogue creations one-of-a-kind, rich in character, and impossible to replicate.
What is a Silver Gelatin Print?
Introduced in the 1870s, this is the most common of all printing processes in which paper is coated with gelatin that contains light-sensitive silver salts. This is the standard contemporary black-and-white print method used today and is also often referred to as a silver gel. Prints can be made from both the original negative and from a digital scan of the original negative.
What are C-Type Prints?
C-Type prints are made using a chemical process. Using either existing digital files or scanning from negative or transparency, the image is exposed to the light-sensitive emulsion of Fuji Crystal Archive paper and then processed through color chemistry. The paper is professional weight and heavier than standard photographic papers. C-type prints are now archival and are still preferred by some photographers and collectors to digital art prints.
- Signed on reverse by photographer
- Each print comes with a certificate of authenticity
- Unframed and shipped flat via DHL
- Customers are responsible for any customs duties and taxes in their country
- Please note: As original vintage artist-proof prints, each piece may
feature slight imperfections or signs of age, which add to its unique character and authenticity.
