Presentations, technical data, purchase and delivery of the prints

 

Sizes:

The print sizes are 17x22" / 43x56cm  -  20x30" / 51x76cm  -  24x36" / 61x92cm  and  36x54" / 91x138cm.

All images are surrounded by a white border and are matted 1 to 2" / 2.5 to 5cm wide depending the size of image. This protects the image from fingers when you transport it and gives a strong and heavy feeling to your print.

 

Editions:

Each print is an original limited edition. No further reproduction will be run after they are sold out. They are guaranteed for life.

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There are 60 editions of 17x22"/43x56cm print size, 40 of 20x30"/51x76cm, 25 of 24x36"/61x92cm and 10 of 36x54"/91x138cm edition prints. For special sizes please write me.

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De author has of each sizes several E.d'A (Épreuve d'Artiste / AP: Artist's proof) and one BAT (Bon à Tirer / RTP: Ready to Print). APs and RTPs are not included in the count of a limited edition. By convention the artist will not sell these prints.

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Labeling:

Each print is personal hand-signed with an acid-free pen. On the white border area at the bottom just below and outside the actual image on the left I write the edition number of the print (e.g. " # 07/10 "), in the center the title and on the right my signature and the date of the printing (e.g. " 15 Apr 2019 ").

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I recommend to frame your Fine Art Photography Print.

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On the back of the mat of the print, written on an acid-free sticker you receive more information like my full name, the date when the picture has been taken, which camera and resolution I used, where it was taken, size of print, paper and ink type.

This labeling will be constant.

 

Certifications and Registration:

Your purchased artwork will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity written and signed by Denis Jockmans with all the above information, and a Hahnemühle Certificate of Authenticity which certifies that a Hahnemühle paper was used to print this photograph. The number and edition will be registered on Hahnemuhle’s "My Art Registry" here for reference and tracking purposes.

 

Digital Archives:

Most pictures are digital photos, which were made from uncompressed files (RAW data) of two professional cameras with two resolution ranges, 24.6 (Sony A900) and 42.4 megapixels (Sony A7R II). 8 or 16-bit output. The processed files have .psd format in most cases or .tif.

Other and older pictures are mostly taken with Fujichrome Velvia 100 35mm transparencies film which were digitalized by me with the professional Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 ED Film Scanner, at the highest resolution corresponding to 21 megapixels. The processed files have .tif format in most cases.

All digital archives are well stored and duplicated.

 

Printing:

All pictures are digitally printed on acid-free and lignin-free Hahnemüle museum-quality paper/Hahnemühle Digital Fine Art Collection with high-quality Epson archival pigment ink using professional Epson printers.

The prints are produced by Bindu Impresión de Arte in Mexico City, Mexico. I personally assist with the Bindu team.

Art buyers and collectors as well as fine art photographers prefer excellent durable, archival stability ISO 9706 conform museum quality for highest age resistance, high water-resistant characteristics and 100 % rag/cotton fiber (not Resin Coated) papers.

They are heftier and thicker for their sheer beauty and substantial, more tactile feel as well as other characteristics such as surface texture. Paperweight and thickness set fine photographic and art papers apart from their much thinner, plastic counterparts such as the RC glossy, luster, satin, or pearl papers.

 

Paper:

I use the matte Photo Rag® Ultra Smooth (datasheet), 305 gsm (grams per square meter) and 0.48 mm thick paper. It's an especially smooth, silky soft feeling, discreet, very finely textured surface white cotton paper made for high-quality FineArt inkjet pigment system printing.

The matte premium inkjet coating guarantees extraordinary print results with impressive reproduction of color, subtle and nuanced color gradations, details and very deep black (DMax). Contains moderate OBA (Optical Brightening Agents).

 

Ink:

High-quality Epson Ultrachrome HD archival stable pigment-based (not dye-based) ink. Acid-free, instant dry, high water-resistant characteristics, resistance against fading and smudging, stable in UV light and is guaranteed for life.

 

Mounting and Framing:

If you desire, your prints can be professionally framed by the Bindu team and with my assistance.

All material used are acid-free which include the carton and the white board under and over the print, covered by a wooden frame and protected by a UV plexiglass. Due to the additional weight there will be an extra charge to the shipping.

 

Payment:

You are purchasing a signed limited edition print that is collectible.

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- Worldwide: Payments accepted with PayPal, credit and debit cards and for bank transfers via Transfer Wise.

- Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela: the same as above and Mercado Pago.

- Mexico only: Mercado Pago, iZettle, bank or store transfer or cash.

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Upon ordering and check out you will receive an email from us within 24 hours to confirm the payment has been made and that the order is being processed.

 

Shipping:

Your art investment will be shipped securely rolled in a heavy duty tube or unrolled in a sturdy box (depending the sizes), without mount nor frame.

The distribution of the limited edition prints is handled by Denis Jockmans and the prints are normally shipped within 2 to 4 weeks from purchase depending which country you live. I will notify you of approximate shipping times when I receive your order.

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Replacement:

Any sold signed and numbered print and delivered with the corresponding certificate of authenticity may be replaced only once in case of damage of any kind, only by mediating the price of the print run, without additional surcharge. This guarantee is for life (mine). But it will be applicable only when the damaged copy is returned to me along with its certificate of authenticity or the total destruction of one or the other or both is proven reliably. In addition, it applies only to those cases in which I keep the original files (I never delete any original files or get rid of my negatives, but it cannot be excluded that there are accidental losses or other causes beyond my control). The new copy will bear the same serial number from the previous photo plus the mention “replacement” and the damaged copy will be completely destroyed.

 

Keeping your art work safe and long lasted:

Your print is an investment, and these simple care instructions will ensure you enjoy it for your entire lifetime:

Kept under favorable conditions your print is expected to be free from fading or discoloration for at least more than100 years (color prints) and more than 200 years (black and white). 

• Handle the print on it's edges and use two hands to prevent kinking of the print.

• Moister and skin oil affects the print. Cloth gloves are recommended for handling.

• Your print should be protected from strong ultraviolet radiation such as direct sunlight. Cover the print and canvas with an anti-reflective Museum Plexi Glass or with a TruVue Conservation or Museum Glass, both with UV Protection. If prints are displayed behind glass, maintain a slight separation between the prints and the glass.

• For mounting & framing use only board, mat and frame that are 100% cotton rag, grade tapes and glues material, with acid-free hinges, acid-free corner supports. All must be 100% archival and best done by a professional framer.

• Relative humidity 35 to 65%. Best 55%.

• Temperature 10 to 30° C / 50° to 86° F. Best 20ºC / 68º F

• You can purchase an extra protection against environmental influences like the Hahnemühle Protective Spray as a fixative.

• Store papers in archive quality envelopes, folders, and boxes.