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
Ursprunget- Kvinna och natur
by Selene Caspian
ca EUR 898Artist's original price: SEK 10,000
60 × 80 cmOilAvailable
Abstrakt Mysterium i Naturen
by Arja Hermansson
ca EUR 1,120Artist's original price: SEK 12,500
100 × 120 cmAcrylicAvailable
Harmoni i Skymningen: Geometriska Harar i Samspel
by Lana Blink
ca EUR 323Artist's original price: SEK 3,600
50 × 70 cmAcrylicAvailable
Inte min kopp te
by Ilse Hviid
ca EUR 198Artist's original price: SEK 2,200
30 × 30 cmOilAvailable
Stuga
by Ilse Hviid
ca EUR 18Artist's original price: SEK 200
8 × 8 cmWatercolorAvailable
Jiggler
by Lovisa Kexel Sandberg
ca EUR 207Artist's original price: SEK 2,300
28 × 35 cmAcrylic, OilAvailable
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.