FAQ

Our team, which includes experts, researchers, forensic specialists, and lab technicians, is spread across various countries and cities, including Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Washington.

1. you send photos of the front, back, signature and close ups of details
2. Provide the dimensions of the artwork.
3. Share all available information, including its history, origin, previous owners, and copies of relevant documents.
4. We will provide you with a quote.
5. Upon payment, we will perform all authentication work.
6. we perform all the authentication work
7. We will deliver the authentication report and, if confirmed authentic, issue a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Examinations are typically conducted after the research phase is complete, but if you prefer to do this earlier, we are happy to accommodate your request.

No, Basquiat paintings are extremely valuable. For liability and insurance reasons, it is safer for the artwork to remain with you.

We can examine the painting through:

• High-resolution photos
• Live video feed (like a Zoom meeting)
• At any art storage facility worldwide
• In person at your residence, office, bank, hotel while traveling, or any location you prefer

We conduct all necessary tests for authentication, including material analyses, dating, special photography, and forensic studies. The specific tests required may vary depending on the case.

A few days for a print.

For paintings, the timeline can range from a couple of weeks for simple cases to several months for more complex ones.

We do not charge for issuing a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). If the artwork is deemed authentic, we automatically provide the COA.

We charge no fees for many inquiries, advice, and value estimates, particularly for select organizations and projects we support. For other services, fees start at $300.

No, this would create a conflict of interest, as we would have a financial incentive to reach a specific conclusion.

No, this would also lead to a conflict of interest for the same reasons.

Yes, they do. Our authentication process is extremely detailed, thoroughly covering all angles and possibilities. Our fully referenced reports are based on verifiable facts, allowing for scrutiny and verification. This is why our authentications are accepted by auctioneers, insurance companies, and financial lenders.

We prioritize the privacy of all our clients, including well-known public figures, art galleries, auctioneers, museums, law enforcement agencies, law firms, insurance companies, banks, and other lenders. We do not disclose their identities, the work performed, or the results.