In the art world, limited editions are considered 'originals'. And with the advances in technology, a limited edition on canvas can be made to look as rich as the original. The texture of the canvas and the nuances of the pigments can come very close in replicating the look and feel of an original work of art.
While an original will always command a higher value than a limited edition of the same image, the limited edition will rise in value as the value of the original increases. So, for those who think of a limited edition an inferior investment, I suggest you do some more research.
I would like to point out that the lower the total number in an edition the better. For example, if there are 20 artist proofs and 195 pieces in the regular edition, then these are low numbers for the total edition. If however, there are 20 A/P's and 195 in the US edition and 395 in the European edition and another 95 in a larger sized format, all of a sudden you no longer have a small edition size and have lost the value of the 'limited' in the limited edition.
So, if you are interested in the long-term value of your art, then do your research before you buy. If you don't care about the long-term value, and just love the work of art, buy it anyway.
