FINE ART PRINTS

Producing serigraphs is a meticulous, completely manual process. Using the original artwork as the master guide, a different stencil is created for each color that will compose the image. Then, the ink is pushed through the corresponding stencil onto the paper and then laid flat on a drying rack. This step is repeated multiple times, using a separate stencil for each color. A single serigraphic print can have as many as 25 colors or more.

Both serigraphy and lithography are printmaking processes, but they use different tools and techniques to reproduce images. A serigraph, also known as a screenprint, is made with layers of stencils and corresponding inks. A lithograph is made with oil and water applied to designs on a stone plate.

Often, serigraphs are produced by senior artists whose paintings reach the top end of the market, like M.F. Husain, S.H. Raza and Thota Vaikuntam. These artists’ original works may be out of reach for most collectors, but with serigraphs, one can get very high quality prints of these artists with their original signatures at affordable price points. At other times, serigraphs are made by living artists who have achieved a certain level of success and recognition like Seema Kohli, Madhvi Parikh and Paresh Maity.

The value of a serigraph is determined by the artist’s notability, the edition size and the presence of a signature. A serigraph’s most important feature is the artist’s signature, which confirms its authenticity as a genuine artwork.

Yes, the value of a serigraph can keep increasing with time, depending on the artist’s historical importance and the demand for a specific serigraph. To learn more, please read our guide to collecting fine art prints.