COULD YOUR PAINTING BE BY RICARDO FLÓREZ?

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

If you believe your painting may be by Ricardo Flórez, obtaining an independent professional opinion is the appropriate first step. Flórez is particularly associated with luminous Peruvian landscapes and figure subjects executed in an Impressionist and pointillist manner.

We have specialized in the authentication of works attributed to Ricardo Flórez 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 painting 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 Ricardo Flórez painting?

From good photographs, we can often determine whether a painting appears consistent with Ricardo Flórez’s work or clearly does not. His distinctive handling of light, color, landscape, and pointillist technique can provide important comparative evidence, but a first impression alone may not be definitive.

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 Ricardo Flórez today?

Yes. Paintings by twentieth-century artists can remain for decades in private collections, estates, and family holdings without being formally documented or published.

Do I need to get my Ricardo Flórez authenticated?

Yes. Authentication is essential if you wish to sell your painting 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 Ricardo Flórez authenticated?

Not for you. Simply send us clear photographs of the front and reverse, close-ups of the paint surface, signature or inscriptions, support, labels, and frame, together with the dimensions and anything you know about the painting’s history. The investigation itself is our responsibility.

How long does it take to authenticate a Ricardo Flórez?

It depends on how much is already known about the painting 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 Ricardo Flórez?

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 Ricardo Flórez painting is authentic?

No. A signature must be evaluated together with the painting’s technique, materials, support, composition, provenance, age, and other physical and documentary evidence.

Can an unsigned Ricardo Flórez painting still be authentic?

Yes. The absence of a signature does not by itself make a painting inauthentic. The work should instead be evaluated through its technique, materials, subject, provenance, and relationship to securely attributed paintings.

What documents help authenticate a Ricardo Flórez painting?

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

Can a Ricardo Flórez painting be authenticated from photographs?

Yes. High-quality photography is an extremely useful authentication tool and allows us to study the composition, paint handling, color, surface, support, signature, inscriptions, 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 Ricardo Flórez?

No. Many paintings can be authenticated through research, provenance investigation, comparative analysis, and technical examination. Scientific testing is generally reserved for more difficult cases when questions remain concerning the age or composition of the support, pigments, ground, or other materials.

What if my Ricardo Flórez has no provenance?

Incomplete provenance is common. When provenance is limited, authentication relies more heavily on technical examination, comparative research, photography, physical evidence, and, where appropriate, scientific testing.

Do you issue Certificates of Authenticity for Ricardo Flórez 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 Ricardo Flórez painting worth?

We will appraise your painting and determine its value. Important factors include authenticity, subject, dimensions, date, technique, condition, provenance, quality, and market demand; paintings from important periods of his mature landscape production may require particularly careful comparison.

SELLING

Can you sell my Ricardo Flórez 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 Ricardo Flórez?

Yes. Your painting 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 Ricardo Flórez?

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

Can you help me maximize the selling price of my Ricardo Flórez?

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 Ricardo Flórez before selling it?

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

How long does it take to sell a Ricardo Flórez?

Higher-value paintings 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 Ricardo Flórez?

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

Can you review a Ricardo Flórez 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 Ricardo Flórez?

Three fundamental questions should always be answered: Is it authentic? What is its condition? Is the price reasonable? The support, signature, provenance, date, paint handling, and consistency with Flórez’s characteristic treatment of light and color should also be considered.

How can I avoid buying a fake Ricardo Flórez?

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 painting.

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 RICARDO FLÓREZ 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 Ricardo Flórez, 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.