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Original artwork versus limited edition prints. Dolly Parton

Back in 1987 local Gatlinburg, TN artist, Ron Needham teamed up with Dolly Parton to produce limited edition prints she signed for charity. Print run was 500 prints. I happen to run into the original drawing which was signed after the print run although, for some reason, she dedicated it, "To Foods". Not sure why. Even with the odd inscription how would one determine the value of the original drawing versus the limited edition reproduction? Here are the two with the top example being the original drawing.

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I am never certain about whether having an original piece of artwork signed increases the value or not.  I still have not had any of my collection signed.  I suppose you could start by investigating the value of the 1/500 prints.  The original artwork will be worth much more.  An artist typically sells their original works for many times the value.

Thanks, Mike. This was obtained from the estate of a Dollywood Exec so I'm not sure if the original artwork was ever actually sold by the artist. And, I'm not sure why Dolly signed it later. The unusual inscription is head scratching and may actually hurt the value. 

It's a beautiful drawing to see in person. I've only seen a couple of the limited edition prints offered in the secondary market with values seemingly in the $100 range.

As Mike indicated, in most cases the original art is going to be worth much more than a limited edition print made of that art.  Especially with a print run of 500, which is reasonably large, and keeps the prices down for prints.  I would estimate it at 10x the print price, if not somewhat more.  But, the odd inscription could detract from the value somewhat, or not, depending on who's buying it.

Thanks, Gratefulphish. I appreciate your insights.

I completely agree with the 10x assessment.  I just did not want to sell it short.

s it worth a lot more.to foods might be the  charity and yes being signed makes it worth a lot more.

what did the print originaly sell  for and what is it worth now

and what does the artist who did the print originals sell for u need to do somehomework

Not much information out there. I've found where he had done a couple of John Wayne limited edition lithos before the Dolly Parton ones.

He died at age 55 in 2007. All the Obit stated was he was an accomplished artist.

Thanks, Marc.

the fact hes dead does add to the value 

Tell that to Kenny Baker, Carrie Fisher and Peter Mayhew collectors these days.

That is relatively young.  Very sad.

Thanks everyone for chiming in. I've owned this one for awhile and just trying to get an idea what I have. It's definitely unique and a lovely piece when seen in person.

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