What is a Fine Art Print?

Fine Art print uses a high-definition technique based on pigment inks and premium papers, that makes it possible to produce high-quality art prints. These prints can resist to light and fading (up to 200 years). This top level of quality is also known as “Museum Quality”.

Fine Art prints are usualy edited in Limited Edition (LE).

What is a Limited Edition?

Limited Edition means that there will only ever be a pre-determined number of prints produced of each photograph.

Once the edition sells out, there will never be another reprint of that photograph. By definition the photographs are rare and valuable for any collector.

Limited are exclusive, one-of-a-kind images that have been hand selected and signed by Gérald WILLIG.

First Printing

I withhold the First Printing of each piece in the collection to keep for myself, or to be offered as the very last print sold of that Limited Edition. The First Printings can now be purchased in advance of the selection selling out.

As with Artist Proofs, First Printing’s also carry a higher value and will increase in value at a faster rate than pieces from the body of the collection itself. That's why First Printing pieces require a superior investment above the standard pricing.

To be sure that your selected piece is available, please contact me directly to receive an invoice for purchase.

Artist's Proofs

Artist's Proofs are traditionally a quantity of prints (normally 10% of the edition) reserved for the artist and are numbered separately from the rest of the edition.

Is the art signed?

Yes. Each Limited Edition artwork features a signature and edition number on the face of the artwork and a signed Certificate of Authenticity . A specific register is kept up to date by the artist himself for each sale. It allows, if necessary, to carry out any necessary verification.

Do you authenticate the artwork?

Yes, a signed Certificate of Authenticity is provided with the purchase of your artwork. A specific register is kept up to date by the artist himself for each sale. It allows, if necessary, to carry out any necessary verification.

Why does the price of the artwork change over time?

Gérald WILLIG Fine Art Limited Editions prints are produced in a pre-determined edition size. As demand for one of Gerald’s Fine Art Photographs goes up, so does the price. Collecting early guarantees you are also receiving the most competitive pricing available.

What size can I order my Limited Edition artwork?

The finished size of each photograph is dependent on the final size you have selected among the different available options on this website. There’s a minimum of 1” outside white border on all prints that acts as a seamless mat (with the exception of custom special on demand printing like Acrylic Prints). This leaves a border around the image providing room to mount and frame it.

Can I order a custom-sized Limited Edition artwork?

Custom sizes are available for all of Gérald WILLIG’s print editions, for more information please contact him via email by simply visiting the contact page.

Can I frame my artwork?

Yes of course! We recommend that all images be mounted by experienced professionals.

Ideally handle your photograph with white cotton gloves. Ensure that your photograph is cold mounted only. We recommend mounting on a completely smooth, high-quality, dimensionally stable substrate. For best results, use a solvent acrylic adhesive with built-in UV inhibitors. Please be aware that mounting your photograph on a softer surface like foam core will increase the likelihood of the photograph developing orange peel, or subtle dimpling, on the surface.

Please know that if your Gérald WILLIG Fine Art Edition Print is damaged from handling or during the mounting process, Gérald WILLIG is not liable for the damage or replacement costs. Be sure to use a reputable and insured frame shop to mount or frame your photograph.

Secure payment

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Gerald WILLIG website processes all bank card transactions using Stripe: stripe.com and does not hold any debit or credit card information on our own website: https://www.geraldwillig.com

Stripe has been audited by a PCI-certified auditor and is certified to PCI Service Provider Level 1. This is the most stringent level of certification available in the payments industry. To accomplish this Stripe make use of best-in-class security tools and practices to maintain a high level of security at Stripe.

Encryption of sensitive data and communication

All card numbers are encrypted on disk with AES-256. Decryption keys are stored on separate machines. None of Stripe’s internal servers and daemons are able to obtain plaintext card numbers; instead, they can just request that cards be sent to a service provider on a static whitelist. Stripe’s infrastructure for storing, decrypting, and transmitting card numbers runs in separate hosting infrastructure, and doesn’t share any credentials with Stripe’s primary services (API, website, etc.).

Shipping

Shipping options and fees will update in your cart when you enter your address.
Note: we may decline to ship to certain destinations, such as countries subject to embargoes, sanctions, war, disturbances, local regulations, or other restrictions.

What if I encounter a problem with a print?

With proper documentation and returning the print, we will replace it. If it happens in shipping we will do our best to resolve the issue but it is your responsibility to take care of the print when it arrives. Prints are NOT framed, please have professionally framed.

Legal

Gérald WILLIG reserves the right to reproduce his photographs for use in greetings cards, calendars, books, NFTs, merchandise and for any other promotional purposes. These reproductions are not considered originals, but may augment the value of your original. Refunds are only offered if the print is damaged on arrival and reported no later than 14 days after delivery.

Please note that due to variations in your computer monitor settings, the colors you see on your screen may vary slightly from the colors of the actual prints.

Although every effort has been made to ensure the measurements are correct, this is not guaranteed as each print is individually made and some may be hand cut. You may be charged customs duties and taxes for this print.

Frames and other decorations visible in our photos are excluded.

All sales final.

Personnal Data

The eCommerce structure of this site is safe and secure and always kept up to date using the latest security technologies.

All information submitted by you in connection with any order is governed by our Privacy Policy.

Copyrights

Can I use the images found on your website? All images contained within this website are the copyright of Gérald WILLIG.

All images and content are the property of Gérald WILLIG. Images may not be in any way reproduced, copied, printed or scanned. All images must not be used without expressed prior permission via written consent from Gérald WILLIG. Artist shall receive authorship credit in connection with the Artwork at all times.

The use of any images or other materials included herein, in whole or in part, for any purpose other than the private purpose of viewing them online, including, but not limited to, copying, reproduction, publication (including on Internet Web Site including third party web pages by any means, including “hotlinking”, storage in a retrieval system (other than internet browser), manipulation (digital or otherwise), or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, is expressly prohibited without the written permission of Gérald WILLIG.

This Agreement does not include a sale or license of the Copyright to Client. Client will not reproduce or copy the Artwork without advance written permission. Artist’s signature and/or the copyright notice as they appear on or about the Artwork at the time of sale must not be removed or concealed.

For media and broadcast requests, please contact Gérald WILLIG for approvals prior to printing or filming.

Contact Gérald WILLIG to submit a request for image use.

If you need more informations about the copyright regulation, you can visit The Library of Congress United States Copyright Office website: https://www.copyright.gov/

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