Certificate of Authenticity

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is crucial for exclusive or limited edition artworks as it verifies the artwork’s origin, ensuring it is genuine and created by the claimed artist.

It adds credibility, protects buyers from forgeries, and increases the artwork’s market value.

For collectors and investors, a COA provides essential documentation for resale, insurance, and provenance tracking. Without it, authenticity may be questioned, reducing trust and potential value.

Especially for limited editions, the COA confirms edition number and production details, safeguarding the uniqueness of the piece and maintaining its exclusivity.

Key items in a COA:

• Artist’s name

• Artwork title

• Date of creation

• Edition number (e.g., 5/100)

• Medium and materials used

• Dimensions

• Signature of the artist or authorized entity

• Issuing date and institution/authority

• Authentication statement

• Image or description of the artwork