COULD YOUR ARTWORK BE BY HUBERT MAURER?

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

We have specialized in the authentication of works attributed to Hubert Maurer 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 Hubert Maurer?

From a single photograph of ordinary quality, we can often determine whether a work appears consistent with Hubert Maurer’s work or whether it clearly does not. Maurer produced portraits and religious paintings as well as drawings, and his style developed from late Baroque traditions toward a more classical approach, so medium, date, technique, and subject must be considered carefully.

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 Hubert Maurer today?

Yes. Maurer’s surviving body of work includes paintings and drawings, and works from his period can remain unidentified, incompletely documented, or historically misattributed in private collections. A previously undocumented work with convincing characteristics can therefore merit investigation.

Do I need to get my Hubert Maurer 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 Hubert Maurer authenticated?

Not for you. For paintings, send photographs of the front and reverse, support, edges, inscriptions, labels, and close-ups of important details. For drawings, include the entire sheet, verso, paper, inscriptions, collector’s marks, and other relevant features. The investigation itself is our responsibility.

How long does it take to authenticate a Hubert Maurer?

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 Hubert Maurer?

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 Hubert Maurer work is authentic?

No. Signed and dated works by Maurer are known, but a signature or inscription must still be evaluated together with technique, materials, date, provenance, and other physical and documentary evidence. A signature alone cannot establish authenticity.

Can an unsigned Hubert Maurer painting still be authentic?

Yes. The absence of a signature does not by itself make a painting inauthentic. Attribution depends on the complete stylistic, technical, physical, historical, and documentary evidence.

What documents help authenticate a Hubert Maurer work?

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

Can a Hubert Maurer work be authenticated from photographs?

Yes. High-quality photography is an extremely useful authentication tool and allows us to study composition, paint handling, drawing technique, surface, support, inscriptions, labels, and other important 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 a Hubert Maurer?

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 pigments, grounds, canvas, wood, paper, inks, or other materials.

What if my Hubert Maurer has no provenance?

Incomplete provenance is common in works that have passed through collections for centuries. When provenance is incomplete, authentication relies more heavily on archival research, technical examination, comparison with documented works, and, where appropriate, scientific testing.

Do you issue Certificates of Authenticity for Hubert Maurer 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 Hubert Maurer work worth?

We will appraise your work and determine its value. Attribution, medium, subject, date, dimensions, condition, provenance, rarity, quality, and current market demand are among the principal valuation factors.

SELLING

Can you sell my Hubert Maurer 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 Hubert Maurer?

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 Hubert Maurer?

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 Hubert Maurer?

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 Hubert Maurer before selling it?

Usually not. Historic paintings and works on paper can have complex conservation histories, and unnecessary intervention may alter original material. We generally recommend selling the work in its present condition unless there is a compelling conservation reason to intervene.

How long does it take to sell a Hubert Maurer?

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 Hubert Maurer?

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

Can you review a Hubert Maurer 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 Hubert Maurer?

Three fundamental questions should always be answered: Is it authentic? What is its condition? Is the price reasonable? For Maurer, attribution, date, subject, provenance, inscriptions, materials, restoration history, and comparison with securely documented works should also be examined carefully.

How can I avoid buying a fake Hubert Maurer?

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 HUBERT MAURER 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 Hubert Maurer, 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.