Authenticity & Provenance - Art & Collections - Movable Property

Legal recording of rights, obligations, and procedures concerning the authenticity and provenance of artworks and collections.

A structure for authenticity and provenance governs how ownership, provenance, certification, and warranties are legally documented, how risks and liabilities are allocated, and how all representations regarding authenticity and provenance are legally enforceable.

This arrangement covers, among other things:

  • Recording of certificates of authenticity and provenance documentation.
  • Procedures for verification of provenance, artist, and historical context of artworks.
  • Warranties and representations regarding authenticity, condition, and provenance.
  • Allocation of liability in case of discovered forgeries or incorrect provenance information.
  • Procedures in case of disputes, claims, or legal actions concerning authenticity.
  • Administrative obligations for registration and archiving of provenance documentation.

We prepare tailored documentation adapted to:

  • Private or commercial transactions involving artworks and collections.
  • Original artworks, limited editions, and historical collections.
  • Situations involving consignment, financing, or security structures.
  • International sale, import/export, and cross-border transactions.
  • Linking with existing contracts, certifications, insurance, and transport documentation.

The structure for authenticity and provenance is legally established so that all rights, obligations, and representations are clear, enforceable, and consistent within the entire contractual and commercial context of art and collections.

Scope of documentation

The engagement may include, among other things:

  • Recording of certificates of authenticity and provenance documentation.
  • Procedures for verification of provenance and artist.
  • Warranties and representations regarding authenticity, condition, and historical context.
  • Provisions on liability in case of forgery or incorrect provenance.
  • Procedures in case of disputes, claims, or legal proceedings.
  • Administrative registration and archiving of provenance and authenticity documentation.
  • Linking with existing contracts, insurance, and transport documentation.

Each structure is legally reviewed in advance to prevent interpretation differences, liability risks, and disputes concerning artworks and collections.