Editionszustands
Editionszustand is a German term that translates to "edition state" or "state of the edition." It is primarily used in the context of art, particularly with prints and multiples, to describe the specific version or impression of a work that an individual collector or institution possesses. When an artist creates a print, such as an etching, lithograph, or woodcut, multiple impressions are pulled from the printing plate or block. These impressions are often not identical. Subtle variations can occur due to the printing process, the paper used, or even minor adjustments made by the artist during the editioning.
The editionszustand refers to the exact condition and characteristics of a particular impression. This can include
Furthermore, the term can also encompass the overall state of the edition itself, including whether it is