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ARTISTS FINE ARTS & VISUAL ARTS DIRECTORY: How to Know if a Painting or Other Piece of Artwork is Authentic and for "Real".
Art Fraud from the BBB- Many of these bogus pieces are simply copies of lithographs produced without the artists' knowledge or authorization. Other examples are counterfeit art pieces produced in the styles of well-known artists. In each case, a consumer has bought a counterfeit "work of art," which is worth, at best, a fraction of its sales price.
Animation Art Forgery...How Can I Tell if it is Real? - The most common question asked of us by beginning collectors is, "How can I tell if my cel is real, if I don't have a certificate of authenticity?"
Are watermarks in old prints or documents ever faked? If so, how can you can you identify a faked waterark? - Watermarks are often used to help authenticate prints, letters, documents, etc. For example, it is known what watermarks appear in certain original Rembrandt, Salvador Dali, Picasso and John James Audubon prints.
Authenticity of Artwork - Proof of authenticity and provenance becomes more important where the work of art or craft has been resold one or more times. Unless there are credible records of sale, forgeries can enter the market and unsuspecting buyers can end up with a fake.
How to Buy Genuine American Indian Arts & Crafts - Indian pottery, having some knowledge about American Indian arts and crafts can help you get the most for your money. Be aware that some unscrupulous retailers want to take your money in exchange for imitation American Indian arts and crafts.
How to tell if it is an Original, Reproduction or Print? - There are a lot of ways to tell if a piece is a reproduction or an original, especially to a trained artist. If you are not an artist, but rather a collector, let me tell you about a few things that anyone could look for. As far as authenticity, if you determine that it is in fact a painting and not a print…that should be done by a professional.
How do you know if the Artwork is Authentic? - The answer to this question here.
Authenticating Signatures and Autographs - There are eight methods to authenticate a signature or autograph..useful if authenticating an artist's signature
Investing in Fine Art - Whenever on vacation, for example, check out the galleries in that locale and ask lots of questions. Just be honest and let the salesperson know you're there to learn, not necessarily to buy.
No Strings Attached...Real Authentic Copies - I can remember looking at some artwork at a convention and realizing what I was looking at was a computer print out of the artwork. Since then Art Shows have expanded and changed the rules for this sort of artwork. The rules for the World Con Art show are very specific as to what is an original or how it is to be labled.
Learn How to Buy Authentic Art - Learning to buy authentic works of art by any major artist can be a daunting task, especially if you are new to collecting fine art.