COULD YOUR ARTWORK BE BY ORAZIO BORGIANNI?

Previously unknown works by important artists continue to emerge from private collections, estates, inheritances, and long-held family possessions. While authentic works by Orazio Borgianni may be rare, every work deserves to be evaluated on its own merits rather than dismissed simply because it is unfamiliar or undocumented.

If you believe your painting, drawing, or print may be by Orazio Borgianni, obtaining an independent professional opinion is the appropriate first step. Borgianni worked as a painter, draughtsman, and printmaker, and his graphic work includes etchings.

We have specialized in the authentication of works attributed to Orazio Borgianni since 2002. We issue Certificates of Authenticity (COAs), Authentication Reports, appraisals, valuations, provenance reports, and provide buying, selling, brokerage, and investment advisory services for collectors, attorneys, insurers, financial institutions, estates, museums, and private clients worldwide.

Getting started is straightforward. Simply send us photographs of the work together with its dimensions and any information you have regarding its history or ownership. After reviewing the material, we will recommend the most appropriate course of action.

AUTHENTICATION

Is this an Orazio Borgianni?

From a single photograph of ordinary quality, we can often determine whether a work appears consistent with Orazio Borgianni’s work or whether it clearly does not. A first impression may not be definitive because his surviving work includes paintings, drawings, and prints requiring different forms of technical and stylistic analysis.

What services do you provide?

We provide authentication, certification, Certificates of Authenticity (COAs), Authentication Reports, appraisals and valuations, provenance research, private sales and brokerage, investment advice, and analytical art market research.

Is it possible to discover a previously unknown Orazio Borgianni today?

Yes. Borgianni’s career included work in both Italy and Spain, and paintings and drawings connected with him continue to require careful attribution. Previously undocumented works can still emerge from private collections, estates, and long-held family possessions.

Do I need to get my Orazio Borgianni authenticated?

Yes. Authentication is essential if you wish to sell your work for its full market value. It is also important for insurance, estate planning, charitable donations, financing, and many legal purposes.

Is it complicated to get an Orazio Borgianni authenticated?

Not for you. For paintings and works on paper, simply send us photographs of the front and reverse, close-ups of the surface, support or paper, signatures, inscriptions, labels, and other important details, together with the dimensions and anything you know about the work’s history. The investigation itself is our responsibility.

How long does it take to authenticate an Orazio Borgianni?

It depends on how much is already known about the work when we begin the investigation. In the simplest cases, authenticity can be confirmed within a couple of weeks. More complex cases may require several months.

How much does it cost to authenticate an Orazio Borgianni?

From the low hundreds to the high thousands. It depends on how much is already known and documented, where relevant archives are located, and whether travel or scientific testing is required.

Can a signature alone prove that an Orazio Borgianni painting is authentic?

No. Signed works by Borgianni are known, but a signature must be evaluated together with technique, materials, support, date, provenance, and documentary evidence. A documented painting in the Prado, for example, bears the inscription “Oratius Borgiani Romanu,” illustrating the importance of comparing markings with securely attributed works.

Can an unsigned Orazio Borgianni painting still be authentic?

Yes. The absence of a signature does not by itself make a seventeenth-century painting inauthentic. Attribution depends on the combined stylistic, technical, material, documentary, and provenance evidence.

What documents help authenticate an Orazio Borgianni painting?

Any document that mentions, describes, illustrates, or refers to the painting may assist the authentication. Photographs, invoices, correspondence, exhibition records, restoration or conservation reports, insurance documents, auction records, old inventories, and family papers can all contribute valuable evidence.

Can an Orazio Borgianni painting be authenticated from photographs?

Yes. High-quality photography is an extremely useful authentication tool and allows us to study composition, paint application, support, surface, inscriptions, labels, and other characteristics remotely. When additional evidence is required, we may recommend an in-person examination. We examine works worldwide.

Is it always necessary to perform scientific analyses of an Orazio Borgianni?

No. Many works can initially be assessed through research, provenance investigation, comparative analysis, and technical examination. Scientific testing is generally reserved for more difficult cases when questions remain concerning pigments, supports, preparatory layers, alterations, or the age and composition of materials.

What if my Orazio Borgianni has no provenance?

Incomplete provenance is common with works of this age. When provenance is incomplete, authentication relies more heavily on art-historical research, technical examination, photography, comparison with documented works, and, where appropriate, scientific testing.

Do you issue Certificates of Authenticity for Orazio Borgianni works?

Yes. Upon completion of the authentication, we issue a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) together with a detailed and fully referenced Authentication Report.

APPRAISALS & VALUATIONS

How much is my Orazio Borgianni work worth?

We will appraise your work and determine its value. Important factors include medium, subject, date, dimensions, quality, condition, provenance, attribution history, rarity, and current market demand; paintings, drawings, and original prints occupy very different areas of Borgianni’s market.

SELLING

Can you sell my Orazio Borgianni for me?

Yes. We specialize in private sales but use every appropriate selling method to obtain the highest possible net price. We manage the process professionally, confidentially, and on your behalf.

Do I need an appraisal before selling my Orazio Borgianni?

Yes. Your work should be priced correctly for the country, market, and method of sale. An independent appraisal helps prevent both underpricing and overpricing.

Do I need authentication before selling my Orazio Borgianni?

Yes. Without authentication, your work may sell for only a fraction of its potential market value.

Can you help me maximize the selling price of my Orazio Borgianni?

Yes. Authentication, provenance, valuation, timing, presentation, and the chosen sales method can all influence the final result. We also provide collection management advice designed to maximize value.

Should I restore my Orazio Borgianni before selling it?

Usually not. Buyers often have their own preferences regarding conservation and restoration. We generally recommend selling the work in its present condition unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise.

How long does it take to sell an Orazio Borgianni?

Higher-value works generally require more time to sell because there are fewer qualified buyers. Correct pricing, strong documentation, and the appropriate sales method all contribute to a successful sale.

BUYING & ADVISORY

Should I buy an Orazio Borgianni?

If you enjoy Borgianni’s work, certainly. If your primary objective is investment, we can evaluate the proposed acquisition and alternative opportunities.

Can you review an Orazio Borgianni before I buy it?

Yes. We provide independent pre-purchase research and analysis for collectors and investors. We also prepare predictive art market forecasts and Buy-Hold-Sell recommendations.

What should I check before buying an Orazio Borgianni?

Three fundamental questions should always be answered: Is it authentic? What is its condition? Is the price reasonable? For prints, technique, paper, impression, state, and relationship to Borgianni’s known etched series should also be examined; many of his documented prints date from around 1615.

How can I avoid buying a fake Orazio Borgianni?

Call us before you buy. An independent review before completing the purchase is one of the simplest ways to reduce the risk of acquiring a forged or misattributed work.

Can you advise me on building a collection?

Yes. We advise collectors on the financial aspects of acquisition, ownership, collection management, and eventual sale.

REQUEST AN ORAZIO BORGIANNI AUTHENTICATION OR APPRAISAL

Whether you require authentication, a Certificate of Authenticity, an appraisal, valuation, provenance research, buying advice, selling assistance, brokerage, or investment guidance regarding a work attributed to Orazio Borgianni, our specialists are available to assist.

Complete the contact form below or call us at +1 (212) 658-0466 to discuss your work with one of our experts.