Authentication and Evaluation of Art Objects

 

While Traditional Fine Art Organization, Inc (TFAO) does not provide authentication services, the information in this report is provided as a public service and may be of help to readers studying approaches to authentication and evaluation of their works of art. Following are questions often asked by people seeking to better understand art objects which they own or are considering for purchase.

 

Is the art an original (one-of-a-kind) painting or print or is it a reproduction?
 
 
Is the painting authentic? Is it hand copied from an original? Does it have a fake signature?
 
 
How about retaining a professional authenticator?
 
 
What is the condition of the painting?
 
 
What is the provenance of the painting (its history)?
 

As of August 2007, TFAO introduced a new feature publishing emails sent by readers with questions. To see this page click here.

Note:

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