9/01/2013

Essential Guide On Purchasing Historical Art For Sale

By Kate McMahon


Our history is rich with renowned people who have amassed a reputation on the industry of art. Those arts that they produced are a gold mine for anyone who manage to own of it. They could sell for huge sum of money on auction houses but there is one problem that bothers many buyers of historical art for sale and that is its authenticity.

Most online auction houses are flooded with artworks that unknowingly has no glimmer of authenticity on it. Some people will forge some artworks by famous painters hoping to sell it for thousands of dollars to the innocent buyers. At times, there is an expensive market for never before seen artworks by highly renowned artists such as Picasso, Rembrandt, Renoir and so on.

The best defense you have to fight such scam is knowledge. By hiring an appraiser of art who is keen on the easily pointing out the fraudulent nature in majority of online auctions. They are adept on this matter with the years of experience that they have and personal effort to study this field.

Be knowledgeable of the artist involved on the art. When Michelangelo has an unpublished painting then research about it because it will most likely be documented somewhere. A quick web search tells you if the piece is already part of any museum because chances are the one in the museum is the real thing. Some artists have some unique signature for their work and if the painting does not show that it will most likely be fake.

Moreover, be acquainted with different terminologies because this is the valid way for others to disguise any form of forgery. Descriptive wordings such as in the manner of, after or attributed to are all far from the most valid way to do it using by. It is rare to read the name of the artist in the heading of an ad, only to see the seller writes renunciation on the rest of the copy.

Naming names, locations and dates are the best indication that the seller is incapable of providing anything to prove its authenticity. Be wary of the origin of the painting before negotiating anything. If it is uncovered from a church then most likely a documented information regarding it is available.

Research more proof about the said piece because you will definitely get a hint about it on the way. If you cannot find anything then the best option you have left is pay for a certified information before bidding. You are going to spend a huge amount of money, it is best it would be worth it.

Finally, consider the old saying that if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. If the piece is really from Raphael then why are famous collectors are not bidding for it. Common sense can sometimes be your best arsenal against fraud.

Do your research before you go after any historical art for sale. It would save you a lot of money and avoid deception. You always have the choice to be logical or get fooled.




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