Where are you located?

Headquartered in Holly Hill, Florida, Art Experts, Inc. has office representatives in Florida, Washington, D.C. and Ohio, as well as in Canada and many other countries worldwide.

Do you have an expert in my city or state?

Perhaps not, but that's by no means a hindrance. If you would like us to review a piece of artwork, simply email us digital photos of the front AND back of it. Make sure to include an image of the artist's signature, the full dimensions of the piece, as well as any relevant information or documentation you have about it. Please send your submissions to info@artexpertswebsite.com.

Do you write certificates of authenticity?

Yes, if after our investigation we believe the case for authenticity is sound, we will issue a certificate of authenticity (COA). Certificates are accompanied by a thoroughly researched report. We also issue certificates of attribution, appraisals, ID certificates and some other documents.

How can you authenticate my painting without seeing it?

Fortunately, digital photography allows us to see your painting perfectly. In fact, we're able to see it better digitally than if we were looking at it with a spotlight and loupe.

How can I tell if my painting is authentic?

You can only know by consulting with experts. Determining if a painting is authentic requires advanced knowledge, specialized study, certain methodologies, analysis and research, as well as the application of forensic science-all of which Art Exerts, Inc. provides to the highest degree.

Should I send my artwork to you?

No. We will not accept any mailed or delivered artwork without prior consent. In-home visits can often be arranged. The first step: simply email us digital photos of the front AND back of it. Make sure to include an image of the artist's signature, the full dimensions of the piece, as well as any relevant information or documentation you have about it. Please send your submissions to info@artexpertswebsite.com.

Do you need to travel to see the painting?

Probably not. We find that only about 10 percent of paintings need to be physically examined. Before this would happen, some research and analysis has to be done. The first step: simply email us digital photos of the front AND back of it. Make sure to include an image of the artist's signature, the full dimensions of the piece, as well as any relevant information or documentation you have about it. Please send your submissions to info@artexpertswebsite.com.

If I bring you the painting can you tell me if it is authentic?

No. Authenticating a work of art takes more than a cursory evaluation. The first step: simply email us digital photos of the front AND back of it. Make sure to include an image of the artist's signature, the full dimensions of the piece, as well as any relevant information or documentation you have about it. Please send your submissions to info@artexpertswebsite.com.

How can you tell if my painting is authentic from a digital picture?

Digital pictures, combined with image analysis software, are an extremely powerful scientific examination tool. Digital image technology shows details on high-definition monitors that we never saw before with the naked eye and a magnifying glass.

Notice how the details that are squared in green in this image show up in a high reoultion picture, like the one to the right	Digital view of the squared area of the painting

What kind of clients do you serve?

Art Experts, Inc. proudly serves a wide range of clients, including individual art collectors, corporations, art galleries, auction houses, appraisers, universities, law firms, insurance companies and relocation specialists.

What methods do you use for art research, authentication and appraisal?

The only art research and art authentication practice using all available methods and technologies for the authentication of paintings, Art Experts, Inc. employs:

• Forensic examination and analysis
• Provenance research
• Historic and documentary research
• Scientific examinations
• Special photography
• Materials dating and identification
• Examination with digital image analysis algorisms-based technology
• Morellian analysis
• Connoisseurship
• Statistical patterns
• Signature analysis
• Handwriting analysis, dating and origin
• Biographical study
• Collections and catalogues raisonnés searches
• Danzig pictology
• Comparative analysis
• Chronological consistency
• Historic accuracy checks

I have been told I need to see an expert in a foreign country. Can you help me?

Yes. We have experts and researchers in 18 countries.

My painting is not in the catalogue raisonné of the artist. Can you help me authenticate it?

Yes we can. Keep in mind most catalogue raisonnés are not up to date.

I took my painting to a museum and was told it is probably authentic but they don't want to put it in writing. Can you help me?

Yes. We can authenticate your painting and provide the documentation to prove it.

We are liquidating a family estate that includes some paintings. We don't know what they are or how much they are worth. Can you help us?

Absolutely. We're very accustomed to receiving such requests.

I have no provenance, can you authenticate my painting?

Yes. Provenance is only one of many ways of proving that a painting is authentic.

Can I authenticate my painting with a pigment analysis?

No. Pigments are not artist specific.

Can I authenticate my painting with infrared reflectography?

No. All you will see is what is under the top coat of paint.

How can I prove the age of my painting?

You can prove the age of materials. It does not mean the painting is as old as the materials.

An auction house won't sell my painting until it's authenticated. Can you help me?

Yes. Authenticating paintings is what we do.

My artwork is by an "obscure" artist. Can you identify it?

We have records on over 500,000 artists. Our experts have written over one hundred books on art and may very well be familiar with the artist's work.

Do you appraise paintings?

Yes. We are licensed appraisers, USPAP certified, members of the Appraisers Association of America. We are also certified Valuers and Appraisers in Canada, the U.K., France and other countries. We appraise for adjusters at large insurance companies. Some of us have worked for auction houses setting pre-sale estimates.

I am interested in a painting on Ebay. Can you look at it and tell me what you think?

Yes. We do this frequently.

I am interested in a painting coming up for sale at an auction. Would you look at it and tell me what you think?

Absolutely. This is also a frequent request.

What form of payment do you accept?

To accommodate both domestic and international clients, Art Experts, Inc. accepts payment via bank transfer, PayPal, international money order and cashier's check.

Can you help me sell a piece of art?

Yes we can. Facilitating the sale of art is one of our specialties. Through our authentication and supporting documentation describing your artwork, we can help you receive the best deal possible.

How much do you charge?

Please click here to see all fees.

How long does the process take?

Most authentications take just a couple of weeks. More complicated cases take longer. We respond to emergencies the best we can, such as in insurance cases or if you need an opinion before an auction sale.

Should I get my painting cleaned before you evaluate it?

Absolutely not. It is essential for us to see the piece untouched.

I just inherited a painting. Could you tell me what it's worth?

Yes. We are certified appraisers who issue appraisals in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Profession Appraisal Practice. We abide by the highest ethical standards of objectivity and confidentiality.