Our Services
At Signature, we offer expert art authentication services to help collectors, galleries and auction houses ensure the authenticity of fine art. Our process includes comprehensive research, stylistic analysis, and scientific testing to provide a thorough evaluation of artworks. Whether you are verifying the authenticity a new acquisition, preparing for a sale, or conducting provenance research, our team delivers reliable, trusted results. We aim to provide confidence and clarity in the complex world of art authentication, assisting you in making informed decisions about your collection.
Attribution
Is the artist’s signature on your work incomplete, obscured or otherwise difficult to read? Send a few good images of the signature and we will provide the most likely artist attribution and, when applicable, our recommendations for additional research.
Comparative Analysis
We provide an in-depth stylistic analysis of your artwork, as it compares to other works that have been positively attributed to the artist in question, and deliver our professional opinion of authenticity, backed by a 20+ page report.
Provenance Research
To build the case for authenticity and provide the best chance of selling your artwork as an original, we trace its ownership and exhibition history from your acquisition all the way back to its creation in the artists’s studio through extensive archival research.
Scientific Analysis
Through materials testing and advanced imaging we are able to place an artwork on the artist’s timeline and, in some cases, identify the specific materials and practices of the artist, which can significantly bolster an authenticity claim.
Commission-Free Sales
Do you want to sell a work of art? We can connect you with opportunities to sell through auction houses, galleries, etc., and negotiate the terms of sale or consignment on your behalf. This service is complimentary and offered exclusively to select customers.
Pre-Purchase Advice
Do you want to buy a work of art, but you’re not entirely confident that it is authentic? We can offer quick opinions and more in-depth research (at the seller’s expense) to ensure that you make wise investment decisions and add to the value of your collection.
