International contemporary art platformNEOARCA Journal
Journal
How to choose, verify and buy contemporary art: authenticity, paperwork, interiors and collecting. Practical guides from the NEOARCA team.
Art for your home
01Authenticity
03How to Tell If a Painting Is Original: The Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide to verifying a painting before you buy: inspection, documents, professional authentication, technical analysis and the seller's role.
Original or Copy? 9 Signs to Check Before You Buy
Nine practical signs that separate an original painting from a copy, a printed reproduction or an embellished print sold as art.
Certificates of Authenticity: What Must Be in the Document
What a certificate of authenticity is, which fields are mandatory, who can legitimately issue one, and how it differs from an expert opinion.
Provenance & papers
02What Is Provenance and Why It Moves the Price
Provenance is the documented ownership history of an artwork. How it is proven, why it drives prices, and how to start provenance for an emerging artist's work.
Documents You Should Receive When Buying Art: The Full List
The complete set of documents for an art purchase: bill of sale, certificate of authenticity, provenance records and transfer report — and what to check in each.