The Certificate is an official document that proves your work is genuine and authentic. Ideally, it should accompany every work of art you've constructed, regardless of whether it is sold or not. In the event of a sale, a certificate of authenticity is typically one of the first documents provided to the buyer.
WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY?
For COLLECTORS:
1. Establish the identity and authenticity of the artwork
2. Keep track of the origin of the coin acquired
3. Quickly evaluate its value over time, especially if the artist is or becomes sideways
4. To guarantee its authenticity and value when reselling
For ARTISTS:
5. Ensure the authenticity of your creation
6. Facilitate the future of the work and its identification
7. Offer a valuable service to your buyers
8. Gain credibility with your community
Without a certificate of authenticity, it is impossible to evaluate the work according to its provenance or to attach it to an artist. Its only value depends on its size, technique, materials used and the subject represented.
Who can write a certificate of authenticity?
As the art profession is not regulated, all artists and professionals can write a certificate of authenticity.
ARTcertificate considers that the author of the work is the most competent person to establish a certificate of authenticity especially during the first sale, the gallerist or a professional can also contribute to this operation. It is nevertheless necessary to respect certain criteria when publishing a certificate of authenticity in order to give it an optimal value of authenticity.