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Originally Posted by Dangerous Doug

Interesting point: An artist has one original work, and then may release imprints or prints (1/500, 1/25...).

The original "art" in this case, is the original Cobras from the 60's. The imprints are the continuation Cobras. Replicas are copies of the original work for the pure enjoyment of the original artwork---unless someone is trying to pass off the copy as an original piece of art. This holds true for imprints, as well.

Someone who views a painting and is told it's "the real thing" but then finds they are "merely" viewing an imprint or a copy would be sorely disappointed.

Worth pondering.
DD

Ansel adams did it all the time.