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Helen Bradley's limited editions have
always found favour with collectors and are still sort after on the secondary
market.
Between 1972 and 1981 a total of 30 signed limited editions were published
each one bearing The Fine Art Trade Guild's unique embossed stamp of limitation.
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Since 1981 three
unsigned limited editions have been published, all bearing the stamp of
The Fine Art Trade Guild. |
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In 1973 the flood
of requests for unlimited prints prompted the publication of "All on
an April Evening" and "Family in Spring Lane". Eight more
were to follow. The ten prints are illustrated on the following pages and
are available from your local picture framer or art shop who will frame
them to your requirements. |
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All
Signed limited-edition prints were approved and stamped by The Fine Art
Trade Guild, a completely independent trade association. The embossed stamp
appears immediately below the left-hand corner of the image, balancing the
artist's signature on the right. On unsigned editions (published after the
artist's death) it is below the centre of the image. |
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The
Guild stamp confers three benefits of lasting value. |
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First
it gives you absolute confidence that the stated limit of the edition is
ensured. Each copy in the edition bears a unique combination of three letters
to the right of the symbol; this is a code, in which each letter represents
a figure, so that every print can be seen to have its own individual number. |
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Secondly,
it confirms that the print has been produced in accordance with the Guild's
strict regulations, using high quality acid-free paper and fade resistant
inks. By taking care that it is not exposed to direct sunlight or fluorescent
light and protecting it from conditions of high humidity you can extend
its life over a period of very many years. |
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Thirdly
it testifies to the fact that your print is a faithful reproduction of the
original painting, approved by the artist. |
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And
about the Fine Art Trade Guild |
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The Fine Art Trade
Guild is a trade association, originally founded in 1847 as The Printsellers
Association. It has always had as its major objective the establishment
of the highest standards in print publishing, picture framing and trading
in fine art generally.
Wherever you see
the Guild's emblem, you can be confident of the best service and attention.
If you have any queries
you should contact the Clerk of the Guild at the address below.
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The
Fine Art Trade Guild
16-18 Empress Place, London SW6 1TT
Tel: 020 7381 6616
www.fineart.co.uk
email:info@fineart.co.uk |
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