EXPERT IN THE FINE ART OF AUTHENTICATION

SPECIALISING IN FINE ART AUTHENTICATION INVESTIGATIONS & FORGERY DETECTION

  SERVING THE WHOLE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM 

Leading International Fine Art Consultants ~ Providing Comprehensive Art Authentication & Investigation Services.

Specializing in the Detection of Fakes and Forgeries ~ Expert Academic Researchers ~ Meticulous Provenance Verification.

Online Auction Pre-Purchase Advisory & Due Diligence Scrutiny ~ Artist Attribution Investigations ~ Valuations & Appraisals.

Art Authentication Investigations:

We conduct a measured, two-stage approach to fine art authentication investigations.

Firstly, before committing to a complete and much broader investigation, we offer all, our clients a professional and impartial preliminary assessment, one made to evaluate the viability and merits of your case. Where a further and much broader investigation is justified and warranted, we will manage the entire process, undertake  all the necessary comprehensive, multilingual research and technical analysis, and coordinate any necessary forensic or other applications that are required.

The ultimate objective of each confidential investigation is to establish a correct and formally recognized confirmation of legitimacy and obtain an irrefutable certification of authenticity, one that is upheld by the appropriate, internationally sanctioned authority or foremost expert on that specific artist or studio.

Attribution & Re-attribution:

Identifying the origins of fine art demands deep scholarly and physical scrutiny. We execute targeted investigations to reveal the true authorship of unsigned works, productions from regional schools and workshop pieces. In addition, we independently reassess disputed or traditional attributions, aiming to replace market uncertainty with robust, evidence-backed findings where prior designations are flawed or challenged.

Scrutiny (Forgeries & Fakes):

Our specialist scrutiny focuses on identifying non-authentic works, sophisticated fakes and forgeries, and deliberate misattributions. Beyond the work of art itself, we rigorously examine accompanying documentation to expose fabricated provenance, forged paperwork, and invalid Certificates of Authenticity issued by parties without genuine legal or academic standing. Furthermore, our analysis differentiates between original master works, studio productions, and later copies, resolving historical errors and misleading claims.

Confirmation (Provenance):

The Freemanart Consultancy undertakes the comprehensive archival research required to verify the accuracy of a work of art's provenance, history, and historical ownership. This crucial investigation enables us to establish legitimate lineage, substantiate prior records, and construct a fully documented and indisputable case supporting the work's authenticity.

Prosecution (Art Fraud & Forgery):

The Freemanart Consultancy conducts specialist investigations into suspected art fraud, forgery, and financial deception within the art market. We deliver expert advice and evidentiary analysis to individuals and legal counsel preparing for litigation or criminal prosecution. Serving private clients, corporate bodies, and legal firms internationally, our team provides the rigorous technical and archival reporting required to support complex legal proceedings.

Due Diligence (Pre-Purchase/Sale):

The Freemanart Consultancy executes comprehensive due diligence and duty of care reviews for pre-purchase and sale transactions. This oversight is vital when acquiring works through online auctions, where buyers must rely on seller representations without prior physical inspection. We help you navigate ambiguous catalogue descriptors, disarm misleading attribution claims, and safeguard client capital. We work with collectors and family offices to formulate clear, balanced strategies for the long-term distribution and management of fine art assets.

Appraisals:

Our appraisal services include valuations for sale, purchase, or insurance purposes, along with thorough quality and condition assessments and comprehensive reports.

We are here to help you with all fine art and art authenticity related matters.

Our Clients:

We proudly serve a diverse range of clients globally, including:

• Private individuals from all walks of life around the world
  
  
• Law firms and legal industry clients
  
  
• National, regional, municipal, and corporate art galleries
  
  
• Public and privately curated collections
  
  
• Museums
  
  
• Auctioneers
  
  
• Law enforcement agencies
  
  
• Insurance companies and loss adjusters
  
  
• Fine art dealers and individual art collectors

We are immensely proud that our distinguished private and corporate clientele extends throughout the UK and globally. Our private client list includes four Royal Households, a former and an incumbent President, the clergy, along with many dignitaries, celebrities, and personalities from the worlds of film, theatre, television, sport, the international music industry, and government.

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Your privacy is paramount. While we serve a wide array of distinguished clients, including corporate and high-profile individuals, the identities of all our private clients remain strictly confidential, secure, and are never disclosed, in accordance with our comprehensive Privacy Policy.

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