Independent Art Expertise
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Gérard Van Weyenbergh brings over 40 years of experience to art authentication, appraisal and provenance research.
Understand what you own, assess the evidence and choose the right next step before buying, selling or commissioning further research.
Art Authentication — Investigate authorship and provenance.
Art Appraisal — Understand market or insurance value.
Free Auction Picks — Explore weekly selections from Europe, the USA and Drouot Paris.
A Structured Art Authentication Process
7 STEPS:
1/ Initial Assessment: review of images and documentation
2/ Provenance Analysis: Ownership history + evidence
4/ Stylistic Evaluation: Comparison with known works
5/ Scientific Examination: pigments, U.V.,infrared, materials
3/ Catalogue Raisonné Review: Cross-check with records
6/ Art expert Network Consultation: input specialists
7/ Final Report: Findings, supporting evidence and a clear explanation of any remaining uncertainty.
Explore separate investigations below, including accepted attributions, disputed works and rejected claims. Each case has its own evidence and conclusion.
Our analysis proved it was a real Picasso
Why this Picasso is fake in my opinion
Ghost assets: authentic but unsellable
Visual Similarity is not authorship!
Famous Fakes
1/ A collector nearly acquired a “Basquiat” for $2.1M Our analysis revealed errors.
→ Result: Purchase avoided
2/ 1M $ Picasso offered in auction was fake
We advised not to buy it
3/ The Foundation refused the COA but is it real or not?
Several Cases We resolved
CASE STUDIES: ART APPRAISAL & ART AUTHENTICATION
VWART works in connection with Fine Art Expertises LLC, offering structured opportunities for art investment, art advisory, and collective ownership. Serious collectors require more than opinions — they require structured art expertise, verified data, and strategic insight.
Let’s Discuss Your Artwork
Send clear photographs and any documents you have. Gérard will advise on the scope of research and the appropriate next step.
IINDEPENDENCE INTELLIGENCE - 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE - WORLDWIDE ASSISTANCE
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Is the provenance of my painting too perfect?
Your painting was rejected by the foundation; now what?
Art Authentication methods summarized
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The "reserve price" is a conflict of interest!
Fine art provenance guide for serious buyers
How to verify authenticity of your painting
Why an art appraiser has to be "Independent"
Why most auction estimates mean nothing!
Gerard Van Weyenbergh:
A Legacy in Fine Art Expertise.
Distinguished fine art expert and appraiser with over 40 years of experience.
Art Museum Abu Dhabi consultant
International Fine Art Appraisers IFAA
Thousands of appraisals.
Founder of the first website for art authentication and art appraisal in 1999.