What's the value of?...

[Redmagster]

Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

So as I'm fairly new to art collecting what is generally worth more an art piece that is labelled "proof" or a numbered piece which is identical? For instance, I've seen some art where its xxx/5,000 or something, but found that identical piece with the words "proof" where the # is listed on the others? Which would be worth more? Also, what if the # I found was 1/x,xxx? Would that change the approximate worth?

So, in summary - 3 pieces of the same art:

1) "PROOF"
2) xxx/xx,xxx
3) 1/xx,xxx

Thanks for helping!

I was collecting art before VG collector editions and find the whole proof thing fascinating...

In general collecting terms the order of value is:
1. Proof
2. 1/xx,xxx
3. xxx/xx,xxx

I shall elaborate...