EXPERTISE AND APPRAISAL
Study and cataloguing of artistic heritage through archival and bibliographic research. The authors of the works or the artistic field, the year or period of execution, stylistic influences, exhibition history and changes of ownership are determined. If the author or his heirs are still alive, the authenticity of the artefacts will be checked and the certification procedure initiated. The same procedure is followed for artists' catalogues raisonné, researching all the works produced in order to reconstruct the complete artistic production and make it available to collectors and institutions.
Assessments of the value of works of art based on their author, executional characteristics, state of preservation and market value. Attribution to an author is supported by bibliographic, photographic and archival research. In the case of contemporary art, the authenticity of a work is also verified by comparison with the artist, heirs and foundations. The quality of the artefact, artistic techniques, dating, state of preservation and any restoration work carried out are assessed. By comparing the data obtained from the research with the auction results and market demands, the economic value of the artwork is defined. Sworn and sworn expert reports are also carried out.
ANALYSES
Real-life analysis of the works to determine measurements, materials, state of preservation, inscriptions.
DOCUMENTATION AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
Collection of documentation on works: invoices, historical photos, exhibitions, bibliography. Library and archival study and research.
ATTRIBUTION
Attribution to an author or milieu, dialoguing with experts, artists and heirs when necessary. confrontation with experts, artists or heirs.
AUTHENTICITY
Verification of authenticity, launch of documentation and insertion in Catalogues Raisonnés.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Coordination of photo campaigns, with photographs of the front, back, side and close-ups.
ENTRIES AND ESSAYS
Writing of texts with artistic background, historical events and exhibitions.
CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ
Research of all the works executed by an artist, to reconstruct his/her complete production.
DATABASE
Coordination for the creation of a computerized database to manage the works. for the management of the works.
ECONOMIC VALUE
Assessment of the economic value of works of art and advice on possible disposals.
