Certificates of Authenticity (proving it's really an Awbery!)

Every day's s school day, or so it seems as I learn about something else I should be doing with my artwork. Certificates of authenticity turn out to be very important. Find out why.

Certificates of Authenticity -really rather important!

Ads my artwork has been selling more and more I've constantly been reflecting and adapting my approach. This has applied to packaging, shipping and the whole customer experience. However, I hadn't realised the importance of providing evidence that my paintings were my works or indeed asserting my rights regarding copyright. This is where a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) comes in and every painting I produce now has one. But why?

A COA proves that my paintings were actually created by me and, in the future, could be important in determining the provenance and relative value of the work should it be sold later on. This is especially important, if I'm lucky enough to become well-known and valued in the art market.

Certificates of Authenticity can actually make artworks easier to sell, especially in auctions or galleries (although I currently choose not to look for gallery representation). Serious art collectors usually require any work they purchase to include a COA in order to prove provenance should they choose to sell the work on or donate it in the future.

So, if you buy any of my paintings from now on you will always receive a Certificate of Authenticity. As my artwork has already been steadily increasing in value as my work sells you may indeed be glad of having something that proves your painting’s provenance and future value.

Besides, the Certificates look nice too!