restrike
- noun
- /ˈriːstraɪk/
- Specialized
:
reproducción
- Many art enthusiasts prefer restrikes because they often retain the quality and features of the original prints.
Examples
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A restrike of the famous print was released last year, attracting collectors from around the world.
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Having inherited such a substantial stock, he produced very few new prints over the course of his lifetime, concentrating instead on producing restrikes of these older plates and on amassing prints and plates from other sources.
Academic text (2014) -
Such late editions and restrikes may well prove as nuanced and rich as many first editions of prints.
Academic text (2014) -
Indeed, it was in fact common practice in the seventeenth century for print publishers to produce new editions of older prints, and restrikes made up a substantial portion of many publishers' outputs.
Academic text (2014) -
The gallery showcased a beautiful restrike of an original coin, highlighting the intricate details of the design.
Synonyms
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4.4
A copy of an original work or object that looks like the real thing
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8.2
A copy of an original artwork or document for display
How Authentic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Restrike comes from the parts re- 'again' and strike 'to hit or press', just like when a coin or print is made by hitting a plate. So a restrike is a new impression or copy made by striking the original mold or plate again.