We are a team of experts, researchers, forensic specialists, and lab technicians located in various cities around the world, including Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Washington.
About Van Gogh Experts
All Van Gogh paintings are not the same in terms of materials, age, technique, style, history and past ownership. For these reasons authentication methods and scientific tests differ. We primarily rely on Research (AI), digital image analysis, stylistic analysis, technical analysis, Morelian analysis, Danzig analysis, connoisseurship, craquelure patterns analysis, XRF readings, materials analyses, pigments analyses, carbon dating, consistency checks, chronological integration, Prints, ultraviolet, infrared, raking light, high intensity, hyper high resolution, black & white, macro-photography, forensic research and analysis, forensic examinations of handwriting, numbers, stamps, marks, stencils, labels, provenance research, documentary research, history of related works, fingerprints and DNA of Vincent Van Gogh.
When we need to examine your painting physically we make an appointment to do it at the location of your choice. All photographic work is done at your location. For materials analyses we take tiny samples. The painting always remains with you. This is safer and better for insurance.
The paintings, drawings and prints we authenticate are sold by major auctioneers and privately; to museums, corporations and private collectors worldwide.
The cost of authentication depends on many variables, from how much you already know about it, to where the painting has been and where we may have to perform research, to where it is located now. After you share everything you know we give you a quote. Fees are agreed with you in advance in writing. You never receive an unexpected bill.
The van Gogh authentication reports we issue are serious, solid, fully referenced, scholarly documents. We currently have 6 specialists with PhDs in art history and an entire team with MAs from top art schools and colleges in the US, the UK and Europe. Our certificates are recognized and accepted by nearly everyone because of the reliability and quality of our work. We don’t issue frivolous opinions and refuse payments and arrangements that would create conflicts of interests.
We issue van Gogh COA -Certificates of authenticity- opinions, authentication and attribution reports. We guarantee our authentications and certifications to be correct.
If you believe you may own a van Gogh, text us, call us or email us. Let’s have a conversation about it.
Vincent Van Gogh
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30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890
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Our team of experienced art historians and authentication experts are here to find the best possible outcome for your case!
We issue Van Gogh COA -Certificates of authenticity- opinions, authentication and attribution reports. We guarantee our authentications and certifications to be correct.
Free ConsultationFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Send images of the front, back, signature, and close-up details of the artwork.
- Provide the dimensions of the piece.
- Share any available information, including its history, origin, previous owners, and relevant documents.
- We will issue a quote for our services.
- After you complete the payment,
- We will undertake the authentication process.
- We will then deliver the authentication report, and if the piece is verified as authentic, a certificate of authenticity will also be provided.
Typically, we conduct the research after completing the initial steps. However, if you would like to start with the research, we are more than willing to accommodate that.
Van Gogh paintings are highly valuable, which is why it’s safer for liability and insurance purposes for the artwork to stay in your possession.
We evaluate the painting using:
- High-resolution photographs
- Live video feeds, such as Zoom meetings
- Assessments at any art storage facility worldwide
- In-person visits at your home, office, bank, hotel, or any location you may be traveling to.
We conduct all necessary tests for authentication, including materials analysis, dating, specialized photography, and forensic studies. The specific tests required may vary depending on the individual case.
It typically takes a few days for a print. For paintings, the timeframe can range from a couple of weeks for straightforward cases to several months for more complex situations.
We do not charge for issuing a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). If the artwork is confirmed as authentic, we automatically provide the COA.
We do not charge for answering many questions, providing advice, or giving value estimates, especially for select organizations and projects we support. For additional services, fees start at $300 for basic offerings.
No, that would create a conflict of interest. We would have a financial incentive to arrive at a specific conclusion, which is not acceptable.
No, because that would also create a conflict of interest. We would have a financial incentive to arrive at a specific conclusion.
They do, as our authentication process is incredibly detailed. We conduct in-depth research, exploring every angle and considering all possibilities, ensuring nothing is left to chance. Our reports are thoroughly referenced, and authenticity is established based on verifiable facts. This rigorous approach allows our authentications to be easily checked, verified, and scrutinized, which is why they are accepted by auctioneers, insurance companies, and financial lenders alike.
We prioritize the privacy of all our clients, which includes not only well-known public figures but also art galleries, auction houses, museums, law enforcement agencies, law firms, insurance companies, banks, and other lenders. We do not disclose their identities, the services we provided, or the outcomes of our work.
Contact Us
Examination - We conduct artwork evaluations at a variety of locations, including your home, office, bank, attorney's office, art storage facility, or hotel while traveling. Our services also extend to art galleries, auction houses, government agency offices, customs ports of entry, law enforcement offices or warehouses, places of worship, and the premises of organizations, associations, or clubs. Additionally, we perform evaluations at libraries, colleges, museums, and conservator studios or laboratories. Please note, for insurance and liability reasons, we do not accept or examine artworks at our own facilities
Email:
info@vangoghexperts.com
Phone:
+1 (212) 206-2509