Purchase.
All the artwork presented on this web site are offered in limited editions to collectors for purchase. The price, availability availability and general information are available by clicking on the image of interest. Each image is individually signed and numbered by the artist by hand.
Purchasing can be made either contacting the author through the hyperlinks from the specific image page or by e-mail. An automated shopping system will be available shortly. Please, feel free to contact directly the author at this link for any question or for purchasing.
Unless stated differently, all the images of the edition have the same size and are made on the same paper, individually chosen by the artist among several types to maximize the rendition of that particular image.
All prices are inclusive of shipping. At present, no matting services are offered. A few (usually 5) Prova d'Autore are also offered to collectors. They can differ in size, paper used and printing technique (either Carbon-Gelatine or Carbon Ink) as they mainly consists of proofs for maximizing impact of the final image. Purchase of a Prova d'Autore, when still available, can only occur by contacting directly the artist from the image page or by e-mail.
Editions.
The size of each edition corresponds to 50 pieces according to the following scheme:
| Edition | Technique | Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | Carbon-Gelatin |
35 |
| Regular | Carbon Ink |
10 |
| Prova d'Autore | Varies |
5 |
The Carbon Ink version is identical to the Carbon-Gelatin print except for the fact that it receives no coating. The finish is, therefore, matte. Since the paper used is the same as used in lithographic printing, the look and feel of this artwork is very similar to a lithography. They are offered at a price slightly lower than the Carbon-Gelatin version and numbered differently. Each print (either from regular editions or Prova d'Autore) is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity stating the title and number of the image, the size of the edition, the paper used and the printing technique. The images The Certificate of Authenticity is printed on 100% Cotton Paper with Archival inks.
Portfolio sets
Boxed portfolio sets have long been a tradition in black and white fine art photography. Portfolio sets for each of the portfolios presented here are offered in limited editions of 20. Each sets contains the entire series of images, printed in letter size and matted. The prints are individually signed and numbered by the author.
The carbon ink prints are presented in a collector box, with interleave paper between each print. They are made with the finest acid free materials. Each set contains a title and contents page.
The portfolio box will be available in Spring 2009.
Shipping
Each print is individually wrapped and packaged with maximum care to avoid any possible damage. The shipping company is chosen according to the one offering the safest service to the destination Country. The package also include an invoice, the Certificate of Authenticity and, in the case of shipping to the United States of America, a Custom Declaration for importing artwork free of duty (see below).
Shipping is free of charges.
Customs Regulations
Importing of artworks is subject to Customs regulations specific to the Country where the print is mailed. The accompanying invoice states the type of art imported and the price paid for it. Ad-hoc arrangements for specific declarations or forms to be filled are obtainable by contacting directly the artist at this link or by e-mail.
Importing to EU Countries is free of duty.
Importing artwork in the United States of America
The US has gone a long way in their effort to mentor and protect the work of small artists. They have, indeed, implemented special regulations encouraging the importing of some artwork.
Chapter 97 of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103-182, 107 Stat. 2057), also known as the Customs Modernization or “Mod” Act regulates such importing. As the total number of prints of each edition is under 75 (including the Prova d'Autore) and each image is printed and coated by hand, the importing of Mantinieri prints falls under the 9702.00.00 heading and, therefore, are free of duty. As requested in the U.S. Custom Border Protection, the prints shipped into the US are accompanied by the appropriate declaration by the artist for importing free of duty under chapter 97, subheading 9702.00. Such heading is also specified in the invoice.
Therefore, no duty is due for importing Mantinieri's artwork in the United States.