[jbelleit]

Kinda curious...I am pretty sure I know the answer to the first one, but here goes:

1)  Is there any visual difference between Shep's regular edition of say 450 prints and the A/P's that go along with the print?

2)  Does anyone know how many A/P's that Shep makes to go along with a regular edition?

Thanks in advance for any info...

[nottyplay1]

I don't think there are any diff, he usually sends APs out for damaged replacements(in my experience)

[mose]

Jan 2, 2019 15:35:11 GMT 1 jbelleit said:

Kinda curious...I am pretty sure I know the answer to the first one, but here goes:

1)  Is there any visual difference between Shep's regular edition of say 450 prints and the A/P's that go along with the print?

2)  Does anyone know how many A/P's that Shep makes to go along with a regular edition?

Thanks in advance for any info...

There is no difference between numbered prints and A/P's.

When I used to pay attention, the AP number was estimated at between 10-35 of each print.  Apparently, Shepard does, or did, set aside a certain number of prints for his archives and AP's replaced those in what was offered for sale.  

[jbelleit]

Thanks...just bought an A/P print from a charity auction and was wondering...

[AlphaCap]

He usually gives the AP's for charity auctions

[--> HowardJohnson]

Shep was kind enough to donate to a charity show I did years ago and I can confirm that he did donate AP prints. They are NEVER numbered so its tough to say how many are produced. I image 10% or less of the initial run would be sufficient to provide replacements for damaged prints and to keep for personal gifts which he is very generous with. There should be no difference whatsoever between the AP and original run (very few 90s editions are the exception but quite rare). Congrats on the acquisition!