Look below to learn more about:
1) What is a giclée print?
2) How do giclée prints compare to originals?
3) Limited edition, what does it mean?
4) What is a stretcher frame?
5) What are the sizes of the canvas rolls sold here?
6) How to buy the original artworks?
7) Return Policy for original art works and giclée prints
What is a giclée print?
A giclée is a fine art print created by using a specialized high resolution inkjet printer. Compared to conventional printing, giclée prints stand apart with their extremely high level of quality, longevity and value compared to a standard print. The quality of a giclée print is thus far superior to all other forms of reproduction printing. Gisclée’s are therefore, also more expensive to produce compared to conventional printing. One of the main reasons is the cost of the materials used in the printing process. Giclee printers use high-quality, light resistant archival-grade inks and high-quality canvasses (or papers) to produce images that will last for decades without fading or yellowing.
How do giclée prints compare to the original paintings?
The quality and similarity of colors between the original paintings and the giclée prints are impressive due to the high quality of photography, resolution, and printing. You can judge by yourself by looking at the example shown below. Here we compare the original painting (acrylic on canvas, format 120x120 cm) of “Tango child”, with the analogue giclée print (90x90 cm) of the same painting shown below.
Limited edition, what does it mean?
A limited-edition print is a copy of an original artwork that is created a set number of times (as opposed to an unlimited run). All my original art works are reproduced a maximum of 30 times and numbered consecutively from 1-30. An example is “13/30”, where 13 means the consecutive number and 30 is the maximum number in the series.
What is a stretcher frame?
The giclée prints on this website are delivered as either canvas rolls or as stretched prints (with wooden frame support) ready to hang on your wall. These inner supporting frames are called stretcher-frames. Stretcher framed original art and stretcher framed giclée prints both need to be shipped in (heavy) protective wooden crates which add significantly to the costs and prices. It also makes the insurance for such shipments more costly. This option to have the original delivered as aroll is not available for original paintings because they are already mounted on their original stretcher frame.
We are thus offering our customers the option to save money if they can have the giclée prints stretched locally. This means that you must arrange yourself to mount the canvas on the stretcher. You have the following options:
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Buy the stretchers that fit to your purchased giclée print on this website, or
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Purchase the stretchers yourself locally in the right size.
In both cases you may decide to either mount it yourself or go to your local art shop and ask them for help to do it.
If you watch these YouTube videos you can learn how to mount a canvas on a kit of stretchers click here or here
There are several ways to fold and finish the corners. You can look up other alternatives on the internet. Here is a link to several alternatives.
What are the sizes of the giclée canvas rolls sold here?
The giclée prints on this web shop are delivered in one of four different formats:
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80x60 cm
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90x77 cm
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90x90 cm
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120x90 cm
These measures are the size of the giclée prints after they have been mounted on an inner wooden stretcher frame, which decides the displayed size of the print when it hangs on the wall.
In order for making it easy for you (or your professional art store) to mount the canvas on the stretcher frame (se separate video/guidance in the above section) you need some extra canvas to bend around the stretcher frame - which we provide. This makes it possible for you to fix the canvas conventionally with stapples on the back side of the stretcher frame. The giclée-picture area has therefore been expanded also to cover the sides of the mounted canvas. Outside the expanded print area is further a grey border which is designed to be visible only on the back of the mounted print. The dimensions of the 4 formats of giclée canvases are given in the list below:
Stretcher size 80x60 cm (depth=1,7-2,5 cm) - click here to see available product
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Canvas format after mounting on stretcher: 60x80 cm
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Size of expanded print area: 85,3x65,3 cm
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Size of grey area and total canvas: 90,3x70,3 cm
Stretcher size 90x77 cm x (depth=2,2-2,5 cm) - click here to see available product
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Canvas format after mounting on stretcher: 90x77 cm
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Size of expanded print area: 95,4 x 82,6 cm
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Size of grey area and total canvas: 100,4 x 87,6 cm
Stretcher size 90x90 cm (depth=2,0-4,0 cm) - click here to see available product
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Canvas format after mounting on stretcher: 90x90 cm
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Size of expanded print area: 99,4 x 99,4 cm
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Size of grey area and total canvas: 104,4 x 104,4 cm
Stretcher size 120x90 cm (depth=2,0-4,0 cm) - click here to see available product
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Canvas format after mounting on stretcher: 120x90 cm
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Size of expanded print area: 129,4 x 99,4 cm
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Size of grey area and total canvas: 134,4 x 104,4 cm
How to buy the original artworks?
The original artworks are sold both on this website and on several international platforms for contemporary art, primarily on Saatchy and Singulart.
Generally, customers outside Europe are referred to one of these platforms, when stretcher framed artworks are to be purchased. You are always welcome to contact us and ask for the availability and guidance as to the best way to purchase any stretched original painting or giclée print.
Return Policy for original art works and giclée prints
Return requests must be submitted within seven (7) calendar days from the date of delivery. Return requests received outside the stated return period(s) will not be accepted.
Return shipments must be arranged through Volkvard and shipped in their original packaging (including all accompanying certificates received with the order)
Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless otherwise stated.
Refunds will be processed back to the original form of payment once the artist receives the artwork and crates, etc in good condition. All refunds will be subject to the exchange rate at the time of processing, and funds will be remitted in Euro. Returns will not be accepted for any artwork that has been stretched, cropped, or altered in any capacity after purchase.
To start a Return Request, please use the Contact Us Form