COULD YOUR PAINTING BE BY ENRIQUE GRAU?

Previously unknown works by important artists continue to emerge from private collections, estates, inheritances, and long-held family possessions. While authentic works by Enrique Grau may be uncommon, 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 may be by Enrique Grau, obtaining an independent professional opinion is the appropriate first step.

We have specialized in the authentication of works attributed to Enrique Grau 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, including the front and reverse, 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 Enrique Grau?

From a single photograph of ordinary quality, we can often determine whether a work appears consistent with Enrique Grau’s work or whether it clearly does not. Grau is particularly associated with figurative painting, portraits, still lifes, and compositions featuring stylized human figures, making figure construction, color, drawing, surface, technique, materials, and provenance especially important.

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 Enrique Grau today?

Yes. Paintings, drawings, prints, studies, and other works can remain for decades in private collections, estates, inheritances, and family possessions without being widely documented. Every potential Grau should therefore be evaluated individually.

Do I need to get my Enrique Grau 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 Enrique Grau authenticated?

Not for you. Simply send us photographs of the front and reverse, close-up photographs of the signature, painted or drawn surface, inscriptions, labels, stamps, 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 Enrique Grau?

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 Enrique Grau?

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

Can a signature alone prove that an Enrique Grau work is authentic?

No. A signature must be evaluated together with the work’s technique, materials, composition, date, surface, provenance, and other physical and documentary evidence. A signature alone cannot establish authorship.

Can an unsigned Enrique Grau work still be authentic?

Yes. The absence of a signature does not by itself make a work inauthentic. Attribution must be based on the work as a whole, including technique, materials, period, stylistic characteristics, provenance, and documentary evidence.

What documents help authenticate an Enrique Grau work?

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

Can an Enrique Grau work be authenticated from photographs?

Yes. High-quality photography is an extremely useful authentication tool and allows us to study composition, figure types, drawing, color, paint handling, signatures, inscriptions, labels, and other important details 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 Enrique Grau?

No. Many works 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, ground, pigments, inks, binders, or other materials.

What if my Enrique Grau has no provenance?

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

Do you issue Certificates of Authenticity for Enrique Grau 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 Enrique Grau work worth?

We will appraise your work and determine its value. Authenticity, medium, period, dimensions, subject, condition, provenance, quality, exhibition and publication history, and current market demand are among the principal valuation factors. Major figurative works and particularly characteristic compositions may occupy a different market from smaller studies, drawings, or prints.

SELLING

Can you sell my Enrique Grau 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 Enrique Grau?

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

Do I need authentication before selling my Enrique Grau?

Yes. Establishing authenticity and the correct attribution can materially affect how the work is presented, marketed, and valued.

Can you help me maximize the selling price of my Enrique Grau?

Yes. Authentication, provenance, valuation, period, subject, quality, exhibition and publication history, 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 Enrique Grau before selling it?

Usually not. Paintings and works on paper should generally be evaluated before restoration or conservation. Original surfaces, paper, inscriptions, labels, and other physical evidence may be important to authentication, dating, and value.

How long does it take to sell an Enrique Grau?

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

BUYING & ADVISORY

Should I buy an Enrique Grau?

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

Can you review an Enrique Grau before I buy it?

Yes. We provide independent pre-purchase research and analysis for collectors and investors. We can examine attribution, provenance, condition, documentation, previous sales history, and market value before you complete the purchase.

What should I check before buying an Enrique Grau?

Three fundamental questions should always be answered: Is it authentic? What is its condition? Is the price reasonable? Medium, date, subject, provenance, dimensions, quality, restoration history, and comparison with documented works should also be carefully considered.

How can I avoid buying a fake Enrique Grau?

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, incorrectly attributed, or misrepresented 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 ENRIQUE GRAU 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 Enrique Grau, 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.