COULD YOUR ARTWORK BE BY FÉLIX DEL MARLE?

Previously unknown works by important artists continue to emerge from private collections, estates, inheritances, and long-held family possessions. While authentic works by Félix Del Marle 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, print, or other work may be by Félix Del Marle, obtaining an independent professional opinion is the appropriate first step.

We have specialized in the authentication of works attributed to Félix Del Marle 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 a Félix Del Marle?

From a single photograph of ordinary quality, we can often determine whether a work appears consistent with Del Marle’s work or whether it clearly does not. His production evolved significantly from figurative and Futurist work to abstraction and geometric compositions, so the proposed date and period are important when evaluating a work.

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 Félix Del Marle today?

Yes. Del Marle worked across painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and related design projects during several distinct periods, and works can remain in private collections without having been widely exhibited or published.

Do I need to get my Félix Del Marle 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 a Félix Del Marle authenticated?

Not for you. For paintings and works on paper, simply send clear photographs of the front and reverse, close-ups of the surface, signature, inscriptions, labels or stamps, dimensions, and anything you know about the work’s history. The investigation itself is our responsibility.

How long does it take to authenticate a Félix Del Marle?

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 a Félix Del Marle?

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 a Félix Del Marle painting is authentic?

No. A signature must be considered together with the composition, technique, materials, support, inscriptions, provenance, and the work’s relationship to documented Del Marle examples.

Can an unsigned Félix Del Marle painting or drawing still be authentic?

Yes. The absence of a signature does not by itself make a work inauthentic. Materials, technique, provenance, inscriptions, and comparison with securely documented works may provide more significant evidence.

What documents help authenticate a Félix Del Marle painting or drawing?

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

Can a Félix Del Marle painting or drawing be authenticated from photographs?

Yes. High-quality photography allows us to study composition, materials, surface, paper or support, inscriptions, signatures, labels, and condition 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 a Félix Del Marle?

No. Many works can be authenticated through research, provenance investigation, comparative analysis, and technical examination. Scientific testing is generally reserved for more difficult cases involving questions about pigments, binders, canvas, paper, inks, or other materials.

What if my Félix Del Marle has no provenance?

Incomplete provenance is common. When provenance is incomplete, authentication relies more heavily on research, technical examination, comparative study, photography, materials, inscriptions, and, where appropriate, scientific testing.

Do you issue Certificates of Authenticity for Félix Del Marle 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 Félix Del Marle worth?

We will appraise your work and determine its value. Important factors include the period, medium, subject, dimensions, quality, condition, provenance, rarity, and market demand, particularly because Del Marle’s career encompasses substantially different stylistic phases.

SELLING

Can you sell my Félix Del Marle 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 Félix Del Marle?

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 Félix Del Marle?

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 Félix Del Marle?

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 Félix Del Marle 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 conservation reason to do otherwise.

How long does it take to sell a Félix Del Marle?

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 a Félix Del Marle?

If you enjoy Del Marle’s work, certainly. If your primary objective is investment, we can evaluate the proposed acquisition, its period and significance within his production, and alternative opportunities.

Can you review a Félix Del Marle 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 a Félix Del Marle?

Three fundamental questions should always be answered: Is it authentic? What is its condition? Is the price reasonable? The work’s date, stylistic period, medium, provenance, inscriptions, and relationship to documented examples should also be reviewed.

How can I avoid buying a fake Félix Del Marle?

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 A FÉLIX DEL MARLE 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 Félix Del Marle, 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.