Every painting undergoes a rigorous examination on a variety of parameters. Any doubt raised will warrant a deeper examination and discussion. If required, subject matter experts are invited to further evaluate and reinforce the analysis of The Arts Trust's in-house experts.  Upon a work receiving the final approval, The Arts Trust will issue a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the genuineness of the artwork

The steps involved in the authentication process are as follows:

·        Verification with living artists where possible

·        Comparison with other works of the artist

·        Conducting a check on provenance and its documented evidence

·        Signature Analysis

·        Study of the medium

·        Study of the base and support

·        Study of the style and strokes

·        Invitation to subject matter experts (if required)

·        Laboratory tests conducted (if required)

·        Preparation of final Report & Certificate by The Arts Trust

Valuation

Numerous criteria such as the historical significance of the work, the rarity of the work, and its physical condition, have to be assessed before a true value can be assigned to the piece. Upon a thorough analysis of these numerous criteria, The Arts Trust will provide the client with an estimated value of the work.

The valuation process involves the following:

• Detailed study of pricing history for the artist since 1987
• Price comparison with other works of the artist from similar periods
• Price comparison with works by other contemporary artists
• Research on historical significance of the work
• Previous auction price references
• Current value estimation
• Liquidity rating & analysis (if required)
• Rarity & availability analysis (if required)
• Investment rationale (if required)

Valuation Reports can be designed based on specific requirements:

• Valuation for accounting and asset management of collections
• Fair market valuations and sale or purchase advice appraisals
• Insurance/ Risk management appraisals
• Replacement cost appraisals for damage claims/losses
• Division of property appraisals for wills, trusts, legal separation, settlement etc.
• Estate appraisals
• Gift or donation appraisals
• Valuation for capital gains tax liability on sale of property
• Transit insurance valuation
• Valuation for use as collateral
• Valuation for liquidation and sale of property/estate

What we need for a valuation
• A digital image
• Complete description (artist's name, date, medium, measurements)
• Provenance
• Exhibition and publication history

We charge per hour or per artwork. Our fees are not related to the value of the collection. We are happy to provide estimates without obligation before beginning a valuation.

Client confidentiality is of paramount importance to us. We work with insurers, banks, and law firms who greatly value client privacy and rely on us to preserve it.