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Art forgeries are all mischievous imitations of works of art,
used for gaining money from the naïve art collectors. Art
forgeries are different from art copies. Art copies of certain
paintings are usually made by other artists. For example, the
students of da Vinci, the famous Caracci, Durer , and Rota,
copied some of his sketches and paintings to exercise on his
style. Art forgeries are worthless, while some art copies can be
priceless, depending on the artist that did them.
If you are still new in art collection, you had better learn
some things about art forgeries, before spending you money on
something that is utter rubbish. First of all, upon buying an
art, carefully examine the signature of the artist. Art
forgeries are usually very precise when imitating the artist's
signature, but some clues can be found, if you attend closely to
the painting. The signature can vary slightly from other
signatures, and if you have doubts, you had better consult with
a professional. Another important thing to be done is to check
everything about the artist, his or her exhibitions, all the
paintings he or she has done. Learn by heart all the important
dates in the artist's career so that not to be taken in by a
forger's lies. Before buying anything, learn as much as you can
about the artist. Get a grasp about the artist's common style,
the materials which he or she uses, the type of the canvas or
paper. Another point of interest is age. Don't take it as
granted, if the seller told you that the painting was very old.
Art forgeries are well-known for the special procedures of
making a painting look older than it actually is. Besides, not
all artists from the past were famous and worth spending a
fortune on their works.
OK, so everything is fine and the painting seems authentic.
What if it's stolen? You have to check with the FBI archive of
art thefts in order to make sure you aren't getting into
anything illegal. You should find an appraiser before buying
anything. A list of appraisers can be found on the site of Art
Appraisers of America or the American Society of Appraisers. You
just need to specify your state , and you will get the list of
professionals that live nearby. They can give you precious
advice and can also protect you from getting an art forgery. So,
if you intend to make art collection your hobby, you have to be
very careful what you buy. But if you simply ADMIRE the painting
itself and don't give a damn whether it is a Monet or not, you
should buy it. Afterwards, collecting art is not just a money
investment, it also brings aesthetic delight and happiness.
About the author:
Article by Robbie
Darmona - an article author who writes on a wide variety of
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