I recently came across what I think is an engraved print from Jean Baptiste de Poilly a French Artist from the 1700's.

The print looks very old and is in color (granted a bit faded). The Picture is a large floral arrangement. How do I tell if it's a reproduction or the real thing? It looks like the reproductions sell for $300 and the real things for $3,000.

Hi, uvware!

I'm sorry that no one has yet come along to address your question!

On the following site are some things to look for in making a determination as to whether a print is an original or not.

Village Antiques: How to Tell if Your Print is Antique - Step One - Is it Offset? (http://www.villageantiques.ch/prints/primer/stepone.htm)

There's enough information there that copying and pasting it on this site wouldn't be justified.

Thanks!

Hi, uvware!

I'm sorry that no one has yet come along to address your question!

On the following site are some things to look for in making a determination as to whether a print is an original or not.

Village Antiques: How to Tell if Your Print is Antique - Step One - Is it Offset? (http://www.villageantiques.ch/prints/primer/stepone.htm)

There's enough information there that copying and pasting it on this site wouldn't be justified.

Thanks!thank you SO much! Have a wonderful holiday season!