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Investigating the Authenticity of Paintings and works of art believed to be by or Attributed to;

John Bellany

O.B.E., R.A., H.R.S.A.

(18 June 1942 – 28 August 2013)

Scottish figurative artist

 Painter of fisherfolk, myth and legend, John Bellany was one of Scotland’s most highly regarded painters. Rightly acclaimed, perhaps firstly for his weather-beaten images of the East Lothian seascape and the fishing community he loved, all painted with a fresh conjoining mix of Impressionism and naive Scottish symbolist painting.

 Any of the believed to be John Bellany works of art that do surface today, will surely need a far deeper investigation of their authenticity to be absolutely certain of both legitimacy, or that a previously given attribution is indeed correct.

The provenance and history associated with a work of art is critical and must undoubtedly be scrutinized to determine if it too is valid and sound. Or indeed that any description of a work of art claiming to be by him is correct and can truly be relied upon.

 It is exceptionally straightforward to add a signature, monogram, forged studio stamp, or inscription on a label to a previously anonymous work. One of art of a similar type, form, manner and style that was created by a follower of a particular artist and this is the most common form of art fraud and criminal deception we see.

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 We are international fine art consultants and art authenticity investigators specialising in conducting full investigations into the authenticity of works of art created by artists in all categories, in all regions and from historical eras. We fully scrutinize and track provenance,confidentially serving both private individuals and corporate clients from around the world for over 45 years.

 UK based, we can assist and advise you in all fine art related matters, particularly issues of authentication, legitimacy and the attribution of old master works of art. Including the fine works of John Bellany, his studio, circle or followers, or any works of art that you are unsure about.

 Some examples of works appear below.  No inference is made or intended as to the question of authenticity, moreover they are a cross the board representational view of the types of works offered for sale at auction internationally, some of which will need to be understood and sometimes specifically need to be fully qualified and authenticated.

John Bellany, R.A. 1942-2013 FISHERMEN

IN THE SNOW oil on board Executed in 1965

Estimated Price: £12,000 - £18,000
US $14,914 - US$22,371

Price realised: £106,250.00
US $132,051.00

John Bellany, R.A Gouache on paper.

Featuring a portrait. Signed and attributed to John Bellany RA (Scottish, 1942-2013) on

lower right corner.

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000 NS

John Bellany 

PAINTINGS  AND AUTHENTICITY:

The duration and direction of any attribution or investigation into the authenticity of an old or modern master work of art will inevitably vary from project to project, but there are clear and very well defined professional formalities, responsibilities and areas of scrutiny that we can formally assist you with including:

Authentication: Authentification: Conducting and directing comprehensive investigations and in depth research, with a view to establishing a correct, complete and formally recognized certification of a work of art.

One that is absolutely upheld by the appropriate, legally acknowledged and internationally sanctioned authority, body or expert on that given artist. By directing detailed and often complicated inquiries, with multilingual capability, full international academic research and any 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 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 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 a well balanced future family distribution.

 Appraisal: Évaluation - Valuations, quality and condition reports.

John Bellany

Step one in the Art Authentication and Attribution process.

The Pre-Authentication Assessment

    Before you start any art authenticity, legitimacy, or artist attribution investigation, it is wise to have an impartial preliminary assessment of the viability of the project conducted first. One made to independently and rationally balance any negative issues there may be against the positive elements. You should treat this study as your initial safety net.

 We will be happy to professionally undertake this for you, based upon good quality images that you supply and all the known facts regarding its acquisition, the history and provenance of the work of art as is known to you.

You will then have a far better understanding of the prospects and pitfalls that could lie ahead.

See our FAQ's for details of the process

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  Avant d'entreprendre une enquête sur l'authenticité d'une œuvre d'art ou l'attribution d'un artiste, il est plus que prudent de procéder à une évaluation impartiale de sa faisabilité. Ceci est fait pour équilibrer indépendamment tous les problèmes négatifs qui peuvent exister contre le positif.

Nous serons heureux d'entreprendre cette étude d'une manière professionnelle pour vous que nous considérons comme votre principal filet de sécurité.
Il sera basé sur les images que vous fournissez et tous les faits connus concernant votre acquisition, son passé et la provenance de l'œuvre telle que vous la connaissez.
Vous aurez alors une meilleure compréhension des perspectives et des difficultés éventuelles à venir, avant de prendre une décision.

  Antes de embarcarse en cualquier investigación de autenticidad artística o atribución de artista, es más que prudente realizar primero una evaluación imparcial de su viabilidad. Esto se hace para equilibrar independientemente cualquier problema negativo que pueda haber contra el positivo.

Nos complace emprender profesionalmente ese estudio para usted, que consideramos su red de seguridad. Se basará en las imágenes que usted suministre y todos los hechos conocidos con respecto a su adquisición, historia pasada y procedencia del trabajo tal como lo conoce.

Entonces tendrá una mejor comprensión.

ABOUT A PAINTINGS DESCRIPTOR AND ITS TERMINOLOGY

  It is important to very clearly understand auction terms that are used in any published descriptor, in order to be cautious of works that may just be painted in the manner of the artist, or even the stylized - would be copies of his works which bear a signature or monogram.

In this case if they were defining the paintings and drawings of the artist John Bellany.

 Were the name, John Bellany is given with the first name/s and surname of the artist, usually cited as John Bellany, then in their qualified and professional opinion they are in no doubt, it is the genuine and authentic item, one painted by the artist himself.

 When Attributed to John Bellany, or it is similarly written or used as ascribed to or Attrib, [abbreviated,] or Attribué à, 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.

 When John Bellany; with the term “School of, or Studio of ….” or “Workshop of John Bellany" or atelier of John Bellany " is used, this means that in their opinion it is a work executed in the studio of the artist. Possibly by an apprentice or if there was a pupil training under the principal artists supervision and guidance.

 But if the term John Bellany circle of, or “Circle of John Bellany” is specifically used, then in their opinion, it is a work only of the period of the artist, but showing his influence, or someone closely associated with the artist, BUT not necessarily by his pupil or student.

 When the name is given thus; Painted in the “Style of John Bellany ” or “Follower of John Bellany is used, this means that in their opinion it is a work of art executed only in the artist’s way, his 'style', but not necessarily by a pupil. Yet it may be contemporary, or nearly contemporary of the artist.

 If the phrase in the “Manner of John Bellany 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 himself.

 When the term “After….John Bellany "; 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 himself or another artist/ printmaker..

 Signed -John Bellany ; “Dated….” or “Inscribed John Bellany ” 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, John Bellany is specified followed by the words; "With signature ….”, or “With date ….” or “With inscription….” or “Bears signature of John Bellany /date/or inscription” Then in 'their opinion,' the signature / date / or inscription is spurious, forged or has been added by someone else other than the artist.

We can assist and advise you in all fine art related matters.

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