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Works on Paper

How works on paper are catalogued and cared for, from watermarks and platemarks to mounts, glazing and light exposure.

Etchings and watercolour studies interleaved with tissue in an open plan chest drawer
A hand-coloured botanical engraving and a sepia wash drawing laid on archival tissue

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Collecting Works on Paper

Works on paper reward close looking. This guide covers the distinction between unique works and printed impressions, what a watermark can establish, and how condition governs value in the field.

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