COULD YOUR ARTWORK BE BY IVE ŠUBIC?

Previously unknown works by important artists continue to emerge from private collections, estates, inheritances, and long-held family possessions. While authentic works by Ive Šubic 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 Ive Šubic, obtaining an independent professional opinion is the appropriate first step. Šubic worked extensively in painting, drawing, printmaking, and illustration, as well as monumental techniques including fresco, sgraffito, and mosaic.

We have specialized in the authentication of works attributed to Ive Šubic 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 an Ive Šubic?

From a single photograph of ordinary quality, we can often determine whether a work appears consistent with Ive Šubic’s known production or whether it clearly does not. Because Šubic worked across painting, graphics, drawing, and illustration, the relevant comparison depends on the medium and type of work being examined.

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 Ive Šubic today?

Yes. Works by Šubic can remain in private collections, family estates, and other holdings without extensive published documentation, so an unfamiliar work should be investigated rather than dismissed automatically.

Do I need to get my Ive Šubic 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 Ive Šubic authenticated?

Not for you. Simply send us photographs, close-ups of important details, the dimensions, and anything you know about the work’s history. For paintings and works on paper, photographs of the front and reverse are useful; for prints, details of the paper, margins, numbering, and inscriptions can also be important.

How long does it take to authenticate an Ive Šubic?

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 Ive Šubic?

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 an Ive Šubic painting is authentic?

No. A signature can be useful evidence, but it must be assessed together with the painting’s materials, technique, imagery, condition, provenance, and consistency with Šubic’s documented work.

Can an unsigned Ive Šubic painting still be authentic?

Yes. The absence of a signature does not by itself establish that a painting is inauthentic. Authentication depends on the total body of evidence surrounding the work.

What documents help authenticate an Ive Šubic painting or print?

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

Can an Ive Šubic painting be authenticated from photographs?

Yes. High-quality photography is an extremely useful authentication tool and allows us to study 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 an Ive Šubic painting?

No. Many works can be authenticated through research, provenance investigation, photography, stylistic and technical examination. Scientific testing is generally reserved for more difficult cases when questions remain concerning the age or composition of materials.

What if my Ive Šubic has no provenance?

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

Do you issue Certificates of Authenticity for Ive Šubic 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 Ive Šubic painting worth?

We will appraise your painting and determine its value. Principal factors include period, medium, subject, dimensions, condition, provenance, rarity, and current market demand.

SELLING

Can you sell my Ive Šubic 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 Ive Šubic?

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 Ive Šubic?

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 Ive Šubic?

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 Ive Šubic 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 reason to do otherwise.

How long does it take to sell an Ive Šubic?

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 an Ive Šubic?

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

Can you review an Ive Šubic 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 an Ive Šubic?

Three fundamental questions should always be answered: Is it authentic? What is its condition? Is the price reasonable? For prints, edition information, printing characteristics, paper, numbering, and provenance may also require careful review.

How can I avoid buying a fake Ive Šubic?

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 IVE ŠUBIC 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 Ive Šubic, 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.