Guide
Certificates of authenticity
Not every original comes with a formal certificate. What matters is clear documentation from the artist about what you are buying.
From the gallery
Anatomy of Becoming
by Tatiana Hellum
ca EURÂ 1,700Artist's original price: NOKÂ 18,000
100 Ă— 80 cmAcrylicAvailable
Harmoni i Skogens Skugga
by Anastasiia Kornuta
ca EURÂ 362Artist's original price: SEKÂ 4,000
100 Ă— 70 cmOilAvailable
Blindhet och Flykt: En Vision i BlĂĄtt
by Ilknur Ă–zer
ca EURÂ 317Artist's original price: SEKÂ 3,500
60 Ă— 80 cmAcrylicAvailable
Blindhet och Flykt: En Vision i BlĂĄtt
by Ilknur Ă–zer
ca EURÂ 317Artist's original price: SEKÂ 3,500
60 Ă— 80 cmAcrylicAvailable
Lily of the Valley in Watercolor
by Linnngo
ca EURÂ 181Artist's original price: SEKÂ 2,000
23 Ă— 31 cmWatercolor, GessoAvailable
Blue Crane in Motion
by Linnngo
ca EURÂ 262Artist's original price: SEKÂ 2,900
30 Ă— 40 cmWatercolorAvailable
What a certificate can include
Title, medium, dimensions, year, artist name, and a statement that the work is original (or the edition details).
Some artists also note signature placement and care instructions.
If there is no paper certificate
Ask for written confirmation in your message thread: uniqueness, materials, and sale date.
Keep invoices, emails, and photos of the signature — they form a practical provenance trail.
Be wary of vague claims
Authenticity is the artist’s responsibility. The marketplace does not invent certificates for listings.
If something feels unclear, ask before you pay.
FAQ
- Is a CoA required?
- Not always. Many living artists provide one on request; others confirm details in writing.
- Does the platform issue certificates?
- No. Ask the artist who created the work.