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The profession of art expert

The profession of art expert

The role of the expert

The role of the expert is the search for the truth. The artwork expert covers a series of missions, all oriented around the identification, estimation and recognition of the work. He carries out appraisals with a view to estimating the price of works of art. It carries out inventories (furniture, paintings, works of art). He intervenes during partition and inheritance. He participates in the drafting of collection catalogues. For insurers and brokers, they carry out all missions within the framework of pre-insurance or post-disaster estimates. His intervention will be of precious assistance after a disaster (theft, fire, water damage).

Experts in works of art can exercise their skills according to specialities covering the various fields of art.

The expertise

This complex profession requires a true ethic to be practised in the rules of the trade. All experts must be recognised by their peers and must provide proof of their true competence, years of experience in their own speciality, responsibility and independence. The obligation of the expert is 'an obligation of means and not of result'.

The expert is not obliged to say whether the furniture or object concerned is true or false, but he must bring all his knowledge and research to bear on the examination. The expert must also maintain discretion and confidentiality with regard to the works proposed to him. The expert must use all his senses to examine what is submitted to him. The report is physical. Touch is necessary. An osmosis is established between the expert and the work of art. He must know how to feel and listen to the object in his hands to make it speak, to go beyond his theoretical knowledge which is necessary but not sufficient. His sharp, refined eye scrutinizes the work. No detail can escape him.

He must know how to recognize the technique of the construction period. A good expert is passionate about his art.

The best school is that of daily practice. His studies, his research, his experience allow him to find in his memory the determining elements of the work which they compare with the examined piece. Curious, he is constantly learning and improving in order to continue his research in archives, publications, libraries and museums in France and abroad. The expert cannot rely on his first impression, the margin of error is too large. His certainty must be based on his knowledge and on a methodical analysis of the material. The expert must be cautious in his judgement and maintain a good dose of humility. When in doubt, abstain', as the saying goes. The expert will certify the attribution of a work of art only if he can gather all the evidence to guarantee it. The expert is a man of art and not a scientist.

What is an EXPERT? What is an EXPERT?

In Europe, the title of expert unfortunately does not yet have a precise legal framework.
Any individual, adviser, merchant, broker or private individual, can use the title of expert, without having the necessary skills and ethics.

This is the reason why in France and abroad, Art professionals have grouped together in organisations, federations, chambers or unions. The main aim of these organisations is to select professional players, in order to guarantee sellers, buyers or holders of works of art that they are dealing with a person whose honesty and knowledge are recognised in their field.

Why use an Approved EXPERT?

By issuing you with a certificate of authenticity (document with photograph, description and measurements), the expert specifies the time when the object was created, its origin, its condition, the possible existence of restorations or transformations. The expert may specify the replacement value of the object.

It is indeed essential to know or to update the replacement value of your works of art. This is not the price at which the objects were purchased, but the price to be paid today to acquire equivalent works of art. This is the amount on which insurance will be based in the event of a claim or theft. FNEPSA experts are authorised to draw up such certificates.

Before sharing or selling works of art, it is important to know the authenticity of your objects and their real value. Before acquiring a work of art, it is necessary to make sure that this object is sold with a certificate made by a competent expert.

The certificate of authenticity




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When artists sell their work, they must provide a Certificate of Authenticityin order to be more professional and give all the guarantees to the buyer. A Certificate of Authenticity is essential for the attribution of a work.

Without a Certificate of Authenticity, it's impossible to determine the artwork's origin or to attribute it to an artist. The only value it has will depend on its size, the technique, the materials, and the subject represented.

A Certificate of Authenticity is the key to the successful sale of your works. You must provide a Certificate of Authenticity to the buyer (even if he or she does not ask for one) along with the invoice.

Without a Certificate of Authenticity, most doors will remain closed; no estimate, no transaction. A Certificate of Authenticity is mandatory to establish that a work of art is authentic and has been created by the Artist.

No mention in a raisonné catalog about the financial value of the artwork. Without a Certificate of Authenticity, it's impossible to evaluate the artwork, its only value depends on its size, its technique, the materials used and the subject represented.

What is a Certificate of Authenticity?


A Certificate of Authenticity is a document that is used to attribute a painting, sculpture or photograph to an artist. Important: an invoice cannot serve as a Certificate of Authenticity.

What is the value of a Certificate of Authenticity?



The value of a Certificate of Authenticity depends on the authority of the person writing it, if he or she is recognized by all professionals as the most competent for this subject or artist at the time the certificate is written.

What is the purpose of a Certificate of Authenticity?


Requesting and getting a Certificate of Authenticity allows collectors to:

1. Establish the identity and authenticity of the artwork of art
2. Keep a record of the origin of the acquired artwork
3. Quickly assess its value over time, especially if the artist is or becomes popular
4. To guarantee the authenticity and value of the artwork when it is resold

Providing a Certificate of Authenticity allows artists to:

5. Ensure the authenticity of their creation
6. Facilitate the future of the artwork and its identification
7. Offer a valuable service to your buyers
8. Build credibility within your community

Artcertificate's Blockchain



Certificat Blockchain


Artcertificate allows artists and professionals to create and register certificates of authenticity which will then be included in the Blockchain on the Ethereum network. A specific option allows the transfer of any certificate to the Blockchain with one click.

What is: Artcertificate Blockchain?

It's a fully managed Blockchain registration service that facilitates the creation and management of a scalable network of blockchain and distributed registry technologies used for COA Certificates of Authenticity. All COA's can be registered on the blockchain with one click and get a certificate of authenticity on Artcertificate's Blockchain (COABC).

Decentralized management:
A blockchain allows Artcertificate to create COA certificate of authenticity records where different members of the network can check the authenticity of the records without the need for a reliable central authority (Control is done outside of Artcertificate). Each party, known as a member, has a peer node in the network.

Artcertificate Blockchain uses a reputable block chain framework.

Ethereum is perfect for highly distributed block chain networks, where the transparency of data from all members is important and allows all participants in the network to independently verify the activity of every member. Ethereum also allows us to join a public Ethereum block chain network.

Advantages:
The register is decentralized and managed by an Ethereum blockchain that is shared among the members. The control of the registrations is independent from Artcertificate. The registration of the COA is made following the specific request of the applicant.

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