Art buying & authenticity
How Can I Tell a Hand-Painted Oil Painting from a Print?
I distinguish hand-painted work from a print by checking the stated making method, close surface views, side-light video, canvas edges, and the actual…
Artwork buying guides
Art buying & authenticity
Understand making methods, image evidence, materials, condition and care before you choose a painting.
Start with the work you will actually receive. Compare the making method, selected medium, surface evidence and order terms before using a label such as original to make the decision. Keep the artwork reference and approval information together so the chosen image stays connected to the quoted object.
A useful inquiry asks specific questions. Share the design you like and identify whether your main concern is authenticity, condition, materials or care. The project desk can then review the relevant evidence and available approval route for that work. A general studio film or a formal-looking certificate does not replace order-specific information.
- How do I compare a painted canvas with a print?
- Which details show the actual surface?
- What records should I keep after arrival?
Art buying & authenticity
How Should I Care for Hand-Painted Wall Art After It Arrives?
I care for hand-painted wall art by confirming its materials, following the maker's instructions, choosing stable display conditions, and handling the…