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Print Buyers Beware
“Buying fine-arts prints is a minefield
for the unwary, and framing a photomechanical reproduction
to pass it off as a “print” is the oldest trick in the book…even
the experts have to take long, hard looks at alleged prints
to make sure they are not simple reproductions…Once you are
satisfied with what it is, you consult the catalogues raisonnés
of the artist. Many are available on-line, including Picasso’s…”
“Protect Yourself from Art Fraud”, by Marc Carrier, Ottawa
Citizen, August 24, 2005. |
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Marc Carrier has extensive
experience in investigating art fraud, which combines our
authentication services and provenance research, as well as
interfacing with your US, Canadian or Australian attorney
and/or law enforcement officials.
Complete Deontological Evaluation
A complete deontological evaluation of the paperwork accompanying
a work (Certificate of Authenticity, provenance, promotional
material, warranties, etc.) can be carried out online. A more
thorough study may only be possible through a real-time examination
of the work.
Note that this is not a legal advice service, nor will the report result in legal advice. It can, however, be a good support for a civil litigation or a criminal investigation.
For an evaluation…
If you want an evaluation of your documents,
or simply want to contact Marc Carrier, e-mail him at:
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