He cannot be other than aware of its problematic print sales.

The print sales, which ended late Tuesday, were the largest and most successful ever held at the two houses.

Since 1981, he has worked full-time as a photographer, supporting himself primarily from print sales through art galleries.

Unusually, the magazine had no advertising and operated solely from its print sales.

And now collectors are fighting long lines to register for bidding at major print sales.

The totals for the first two sessions of Sotheby's print sales yesterday were within the house estimates.

A year ago, Christie's print sales totals were nearly three times as much, $6,833,640, for a comparable period.

The large number of dealers bidding in the recent print sales was a surprise, too.

Almost 2,000 Prints The print sales at the two auction houses are huge.

But even with such grand commissions, the bulk of Wright's earnings still came from print sales.