How to Judge the Authenticity of an Original Painting
Do some homework by increasing your knowledge of how to examine a piece to judge its authenticity., Look for a piece that you might be interested in buying., Do some research about the artist and his previous works., See the painting under a strong...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Do some homework by increasing your knowledge of how to examine a piece to judge its authenticity.
Research the piece several times to come to a conclusion whether you want to buy it or not. , There is a style of every artist that can be noticed in any of his works., You might also get to notice the changes made by the artist while painting.
These are both indications of an original painting. , Check for uneven or rough threads as it is often a sign of an original painting. ,, As a reproduced copy, at times has hairs left from the cheap paint brush. , Check the frame as it is really hard to reproduce.
Look for signs of wear on the frame and even on the canvas., An old painting carries a smell of oil. ,, It is often on the back of the canvas or near the signature of the artist. , To judge the authenticity of the signature, see the signatures from close-up to analyze them. -
Step 2: Look for a piece that you might be interested in buying.
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Step 3: Do some research about the artist and his previous works.
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Step 4: See the painting under a strong light to notice pencil marks from the artist's original sketch.
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Step 5: Give stress on looking at the back of the painting.
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Step 6: Study the depth and number of layers of paint needed to achieve the colour desired by the artist.
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Step 7: Check for bristles.
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Step 8: Examine the patina of the piece carefully to find out the dirt and dust of the ages
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Step 9: texture and the brightness of colours.
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Step 10: Smell the painting.
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Step 11: Ask the seller about the history of ownership of the painting
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Step 12: which in a way proves authenticity of the artwork.
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Step 13: Look for the date on the painting.
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Step 14: Compare the signature put on the painting that you want to purchase with other pieces done by the artist.
Detailed Guide
Research the piece several times to come to a conclusion whether you want to buy it or not. , There is a style of every artist that can be noticed in any of his works., You might also get to notice the changes made by the artist while painting.
These are both indications of an original painting. , Check for uneven or rough threads as it is often a sign of an original painting. ,, As a reproduced copy, at times has hairs left from the cheap paint brush. , Check the frame as it is really hard to reproduce.
Look for signs of wear on the frame and even on the canvas., An old painting carries a smell of oil. ,, It is often on the back of the canvas or near the signature of the artist. , To judge the authenticity of the signature, see the signatures from close-up to analyze them.
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