Andy Warhol is one of the most recognized names in 20th-century art, and his prints are among the most frequently offered works in the collecting market. That popularity creates a problem for buyers: Warhol’s imagery is everywhere, but the label…
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was one of the most prolific artists who ever lived, and nowhere is that output more visible than in the market for his prints and ceramics. Over a working life that spanned more than seven decades, Picasso…
Aug 29 A signature can add substantial value to a painting, print, sculpture, or drawing. It can also create false confidence. Knowing how to authenticate signed artwork means looking beyond the name in the corner and evaluating the entire object,…
Aug 27 A work can be genuine, visually compelling, and signed by a recognized artist, yet still be difficult to sell if its ownership history is unclear. Knowing how to document art provenance gives collectors, heirs, and sellers a practical…
Sep 12 A signature is often the first place an owner looks, but it is not the first place an appraiser starts. Is unsigned art valuable? It can be. A work without a visible signature may be worth very little,…
Sep 10 A promising painting can have an impressive signature, a convincing frame, and a seller who sounds certain. None of those things establishes its ownership history. This art provenance research guide explains how collectors, heirs, and prospective sellers can…
Aug 31 A signature, a certificate, and an appealing backstory can make a work of art feel convincing. None of them, on their own, proves art authenticity. For collectors, estate representatives, and sellers, the difference between a genuine work and…