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Investigating the Authenticity & Attributions of Works of Art believed to be by;

Alfred Wallis

British (1855-1942)

 What is it about the Cornish primitive artist Alfred Wallis that makes an auction estimate pale into insignificance when it quadruples regularly, sending it soaring up into six figures?

 Whatever it is, his particularlly sensitive way of painting and creating his own naïve art, is considered unique. By deliberately dismissing the traditional use of accepted perspective and scale,he gives us his personal particular twist on showing the viewer the importance of the element he is illustrating, rather than portraying it perfectly accurately in a composition placement that we know to be real.

 Many have said that his work is childlike and "I could paint better than that"  Frankly no you couldn't.

 His paintings today are highly sought after and can command exceptionally high prices at auction, well above a hundred thousand pound mark and they will continue to rise in value. Sadly, when any artists works become rare and thus valuable, there is an almost inevitable result. In come the fakers and many have tried to pass of newly discovered works by Alfred Wallis as real.

There can also be both signed and unsigned works, including paintings, studies and particularly drawings and sketches, that suddenly appear from nowhere, usually with no provenance and they require serious scrutiny.

 Whether you take these as having a definitive and attractive attribution to a specific artist, or his immediate circle is a matter of judgement and applied logic. So be seriously cautious that when they do appear, that you can definitely determine if the attribution itself is correct and that it can be fully academically substantiated? Many such claims cannot be.

 Next in line for some well deserved criticism, are deliberately misleading description claims. Ones that are either poor uneducated guesses, or worse, conscious attempts at deception as so much money can be involved. So there are plenty of questions that need to be answered when it comes to artist attributions and authenticity.

 The generally accepted terms used in descriptions of a work of art presented at auction are set out in greater detail later on this page. But it is worth remembering that with each specific variation of its wording, there is always a distinct difference with the possible finite value of the piece.

In any of these respects we can certainly help you.

 We are able to assist and advise you in all fine art related matters, particularly issues of the authenticity and attributions of British and European fine art, including the works of Alfred Wallis, his direct circle and any other work of art that you need assistance or advice with.

Some examples associated with his name appear below as comparative illustrations.

*No inference is made, nor is it intended as to the question of legitimacy of these here. Moreover they are an across the board, representational view of the differing types of works of art that have, are, or may in the future be offered and advertised for sale at auction internationally in the public domain that you may need specialist advise on.

   The duration and the direction of any authenticity investigation or inquiry into an attribution of a work of art, will inevitably vary from project to project. But there are clear and very well defined expert professional formalities, responsibilities and areas of scrutiny that we can formally assist you with. These include:

• Authentication: Authentification:   Conducting comprehensive investigations and in depth research into a work of art, with a view to establishing a correct, complete and formally recognized certification. One absolutely upheld by the appropriate, legally acknowledged and internationally sanctioned authority, body or given expert on that artist. Directing detailed and complicated inquiries, with multilingual capability, including any international academic research and forensic applications that are required.
  

•  Attribution:  Identifying and confirming the identity of a previously anonymous artist, studio or workshop from which a work of art most likely originated. Including the re-examination and investigation of a previous attribution which may be incorrect, or the scrutiny of an attribution that has been formally questioned or is currently formally doubted.
  

•  Confirmation:  Undertaking research and investigations into the legitimacy of the provenance, history and prior ownership of a work of art and establishing its accuracy and own legitimacy.
  
  

•  Scrutiny: Examen minutieux:  Identifying fake or faux works of art and forgeries, including any false supportive accompanying documentation and determining works of art which may be studio or later copies, or previously given, incorrect attributions.
  
  

•  Prosecution: Poursuite:  Investigating alleged art fraud and forgery and assisting and advising those who are currently, or may be considering litigating or prosecuting the fact. This includes colleagues who are legal professionals and individual private clients.
  
  

•  Attention:  Conducting all fine art related due diligence and duty of care inquiries. Including safe prepurchase or sale related audits and assisting clients in consolidating well balanced future family distribution.

•  Appraisal: Évaluation -  Valuations and condition reports.

Step one in the Art Authentication and Attribution process.

The Pre-Authentication Assessment

 We strongly advise clients before embarking on a full investigation of legitimacy or an artist or studio attribution inquiry, that it is always wise to have an impartial preliminary assessment conducted first. One made to balance any issues that may be present that could make the longer term exercise unviable.

 This is a professional advisory service that we provide, based upon the images you supply, the full details of work of arts acquisition, its history and provenance as is known to you, along with sight of any documentation, previous research or analysis that you may have had formerly conducted on it. You should then have a far better understanding of both the prospects or any pitfalls we might face, before making a decision.

This is a logical and cost effective professional review and advisory for which there is a modest set fee.

Our FAQ section covers this in more detail.

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ABOUT A WORK OF ARTS DESCRIPTOR AND ITS TERMINOLOGY

  *It is very important to clearly understand the general auction terms that are widely used in a published descriptor and to be cautious of works that may just be created in the 'manner of' the artist, or those which could be variants of the artists works of art that 'bear an applied signature' or monogram. In this case as if they were defining the works of the artist;   Alfred Wallis - British (1855-1942)

•  Where the name, Alfred Wallis (1855 - 1942) is given with the first name/s and surname of the artist, usually cited as, Alfred Wallis .   including the dates to be specific, then in their qualified and professional opinion, they are in no doubt, it is a genuine and authentic item and one painted by that specific artist. This is usually fully qualified by its inclusion in any catalogue raissone, or by the guarantee of the opinion given by appropriate and internationally recognized expert authority on that artist.

•  When Alfred Wallis (1855 - 1942) is the term used, or it is similarly defined as Attrib. to ' [abbreviated,] or Attribue, or ascribed to, then in their opinion it is 'probably' a work by the artist, at least in part. But... there is no guarantee. It is only an opinion that it 'possibly' may be by the artist.

•  But if the term Alfred Wallis (1855 - 1942) - circle of, entourage, or “Circle of ” Alfred Wallis . is specifically used, then in their opinion, it is a work only of the period of the artist, but showing their influence. Or by someone closely associated with the artist, BUT not necessarily by their pupil or student.

•  When the name is given thus; Painted in the “Style of or “Follower of Alfred Wallis (1855 - 1942) is used, this means that in their opinion it is a work of art executed only in the artist’s way, in their 'style', but not necessarily by a pupil. Yet it may be a contemporary, or nearly a contemporary of the artist.

•  If the phrase in the “Manner of Alfred Wallis is used or is defined….” then in their opinion it is also only a work painted in the style of the artist, but of a later date and definitely not by the artist as named.

•  When the term “After…. Alfred Wallis "; is the term used, then in their opinion it is a copy (made at any date) of an authentic and original work by the artist. This also applies to prints made 'after' an original work of art either by the artist or another artist/ printmaker.

•  Signed - Alfred Wallis ; “Dated….” or “Inscribed ” Then in their opinion the work has been signed/dated/or inscribed by that specific artist. The addition of a question mark ? however, indicates a strong element of doubt.

•  When the term 'Bears signature', is used or the name, Alfred Wallis is specified followed by the words; "With signature ….”, or “With date ….” or “With ......inscription….” or “Bears signature of Alfred Wallis . / date / or inscription” Then in 'their opinion,' either the signature / date / or inscription is spurious, forged or has been added by someone else other than the artist.
  

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