Artists and collectors are naturally keen to ensure authenticity and many artists have their own blind stamp – a colourless impression that is embossed without ink onto a print, which allows collectors to trace the work back to the artist’s studio. Blind stamps are usually quite unobtrusive and positioned below the photograph alongside the limited edition number.
It is very difficult to forge a blind stamp, and as it is an integral part of the paper and print it cannot be removed. If the artist hasn't signed the print the stamp can prove it is genuine.
Blind stamps have both visual and tactile appeal.
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Yes, I would recommend you use Bolsons... and you can use this link here ... all the best, Luke
Luke Whitaker
25 December 2023
A blind stamp does have great appeal, both visual and tactile, as you say. Can you suggest somewhere where one might get one made? I would love to have one for myself and my photos...
Elizabeth Maunsell
23 February 2022