COULD YOUR ARTWORK BE BY PIET MONDRIAN?

Previously unknown works by important artists continue to emerge from private collections, estates, inheritances, and long-held family possessions. While authentic works by Piet Mondrian 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, watercolor, or print may be by Piet Mondrian, obtaining an independent professional opinion is the appropriate first step. Mondrian’s documented production includes paintings as well as charcoal drawings, watercolors, and lithographs. His career developed from representational landscapes and natural subjects through Cubism to the abstract Neo-Plastic compositions for which he is best known.

We have specialized in the authentication of works attributed to Piet Mondrian 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 Piet Mondrian?

From a single photograph of ordinary quality, we can often determine whether a work appears consistent with Piet Mondrian’s work or whether it clearly does not. His artistic development was extensive, ranging from early landscapes and floral subjects to Cubist compositions and eventually to paintings based on vertical and horizontal structures, primary colors, black, white, and gray. Medium and period are therefore critical to any assessment.

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 Piet Mondrian today?

Yes. Mondrian produced paintings and drawings over a career extending from the nineteenth century through 1944, and previously undocumented material can still emerge from private collections and estates. Major retrospective research has brought together works from museums and private collections around the world, including early, transitional, abstract, and unfinished works.

Do I need to get my Piet Mondrian 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 Piet Mondrian authenticated?

Not for you. Simply send us photographs of the front and reverse, close-up photographs of the painted surface or paper, signature or inscriptions, labels, edges, stretcher, 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 a Piet Mondrian?

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 Piet Mondrian?

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 Piet Mondrian painting is authentic?

No. A signature or inscription must be evaluated together with the painting’s materials, construction, paint application, support, dimensions, date, provenance, and relationship to documented works by Mondrian.

Can an unsigned Piet Mondrian painting still be authentic?

Yes. The absence of a visible signature does not by itself establish that a painting is inauthentic. Authentication depends on the work as a whole, including its materials, technique, support, date, provenance, and other physical and documentary evidence.

What documents help authenticate a Piet Mondrian painting?

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, gallery labels, collection inventories, and family papers can all contribute valuable evidence.

Can a Piet Mondrian painting or drawing be authenticated from photographs?

Yes. High-quality photography is an extremely useful authentication tool and allows us to study paint application, line, surface, support, paper, signatures, 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 Piet Mondrian?

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, binders, paper, canvas, grounds, printing inks, or other materials.

What if my Piet Mondrian has no provenance?

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

Do you issue Certificates of Authenticity for Piet Mondrian 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 Piet Mondrian painting worth?

We will appraise your work and determine its value. Period, medium, dimensions, composition, condition, provenance, rarity, scholarly importance, and current market demand are important factors. Early representational paintings, transitional Cubist works, mature Neo-Plastic compositions, works on paper, and prints must each be valued within their respective markets. MoMA’s holdings illustrate this breadth, from early watercolor landscapes to mature oil paintings and charcoal studies.

SELLING

Can you sell my Piet Mondrian 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 Piet Mondrian?

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 Piet Mondrian?

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 Piet Mondrian?

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 Piet Mondrian before selling it?

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

How long does it take to sell a Piet Mondrian?

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 Piet Mondrian?

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

Can you review a Piet Mondrian 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 Piet Mondrian?

Three fundamental questions should always be answered: Is it authentic? What is its condition? Is the price reasonable? With Mondrian, also consider the precise period, support, dimensions, paint medium, composition, inscriptions, and provenance. His apparently rigorous abstract paintings were developed through an intuitive and evolving working process rather than a purely mechanical system, making close examination of construction and surface important. For prints, technique, paper, impression, edition, and publication history should also be verified; MoMA documents, for example, a 1928 Mondrian lithograph in an edition of 120.

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 FLORENCIO MOLINA CAMPOS 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 Piet Mondrian, our specialists are available to assist.

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