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Investigating the Authenticity of Paintings and works of art believed to be by or Attributed to;

Sigmar Polke

(1941-2010)

German experimental painter and photographer

  As the values of this artists works of art such as Polkes' have soared in recent years, the greater is the need for the confirmation of legitimacy.  As such, any of the believed to be Sigmar Polke works of art that do come to light, will require a comprehensive investigation both into their backgrounds and their authenticity. Or for confirmation that any previously given expert attribution is correct and that any description of a work of art claiming to be by a specific artist is correct and can truly be relied upon.

 With high values, even for the most modest of works, studies and sketches, then attempts at imitation by forgery is an obvious consequence and the simplest ploy adopted by the nefariously minded, is to add a signature or monogram, apply a forged studio stamp, a persuasive inscription or gallery label to a previously anonymous work. This is usually a work of a similar nature, manner or style of the artist that is claiming to be by, yet one that was created by an anonymous follower and this is the most common form of criminal deception by forgery that we see and it also applies to faked provenance documentation and COA's.

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 We are international fine art consultants and investigators specialising in directing full investigations into the authenticity of works of art created by artists, in all categories, from all regions and historical eras.

We also scrutinize and track provenance, confidentially serving and advising both private individuals and corporate clients from around the world for over 45 years.

 We can assist and advise you in all fine art related matters, particularly issues of authenticity, legitimacy and the attribution of any old or modern master works of art. Including the works of Sigmar Polke, his circle or followers, or any works of art that you are unsure about.

 Some examples of paintings appear below.  No inference is made nor intended as to the question of their legitimacy, moreover they are

an across the board representational view of the differing types of works offered for sale at auction internationally, some of which may need to be understood and sometimes specifically fully qualified and authenticated.

Sigmar Polke (1941-2010)
Untitledsigned and dated ‘Sigmar Polke

2000’ (on the reverse)acrylic and interference colour on canvas
GBP £3,131,250.00

Sigmar Polke (1941-2010)
Propellerfrau acrylic on joined printed

fabrics USD $3,615,000.00.00

Description: Felt-tip pen drawing in colors, mounted on cardboard support. Signed and dated lower right: S. Polke, 64.

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

   The duration and direction of any attribution or investigation into the authenticity of an old or modern master work of art, will inevitably vary from project to project. But there are clear and very well defined professional formalities, responsibilities and areas of scrutiny that we can formally assist you with including:

• Authentication: Authentification: Conducting and directing comprehensive investigations and in depth research, with a view to establishing a correct, complete and formally recognized certification of a work of art. One that is absolutely upheld by the appropriate, legally acknowledged and internationally sanctioned authority, body or expert on that given artist. By directing detailed and often complicated inquiries, with multilingual capability, full international academic research and any forensic applications that are required.
  

•  Attribution:  Identifying and confirming the identity of a previously anonymous artist, studio or workshop from which a work of art most likely originated. Including the re-examination and investigation of a previous attribution which may be incorrect, or the scrutiny of an attribution that has been formally questioned or is currently doubted.
  

•  Confirmation:  Undertaking research and investigations into the legitimacy of the provenance, history and prior ownership of a work of art and establishing its accuracy and legitimacy.

•  Scrutiny: Examen minutieux:Identifying fake or faux works of art and forgeries, including any false supportive accompanying documentation and determining works of art which may be studio or later copies, or previously given incorrect attributions.
  
  

•  Prosecution: Poursuite: Investigating alleged art fraud and forgery and assisting and advising those who are currently , or may be considering litigating or prosecuting the fact. This includes colleagues who are legal professionals and individual private clients.
  
  

•  Attention:  Conducting all fine art related due diligence and duty of care inquiries. Including safe prepurchase or sale related audits and assisting clients in consolidating a well balanced future family distribution.

•  Appraisal: Évaluation - Valuations, quality and condition reports.

Step one in the Art Authentication and Attribution process.

The Pre-Authentication Assessment

    Before you begin any authenticity, legitimacy, or artist attribution investigation, it is wise to have an impartial preliminary assessment of the viability of the project conducted first. One made to independently and rationally balance any negative issues there may be against the positive. You should treat this study as a safety net.

 We will be happy to professionally undertake this for you, based upon good quality images that you supply and all the known facts regarding its acquisition, the history and provenance of the work of art as is known to you.

You will then have a far better understanding of the prospects and indeed the possible pitfalls that could lie ahead.

See our FAQ's for details of the process

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  Avant d'entreprendre une enquête sur l'authenticité d'une œuvre d'art ou l'attribution d'un artiste, il est plus que prudent de procéder à une évaluation impartiale de sa faisabilité. Ceci est fait pour équilibrer indépendamment tous les problèmes négatifs qui peuvent exister contre le positif.

Nous serons heureux d'entreprendre cette étude d'une manière professionnelle pour vous que nous considérons comme votre principal filet de sécurité.
Il sera basé sur les images que vous fournissez et tous les faits connus concernant votre acquisition, son passé et la provenance de l'œuvre telle que vous la connaissez. Vous aurez alors une meilleure compréhension des perspectives et des difficultés éventuelles à venir, avant de prendre une décision.

  Antes de embarcarse en cualquier investigación de autenticidad artística o atribución de artista, es más que prudente realizar primero una evaluación imparcial de su viabilidad. Esto se hace para equilibrar independientemente cualquier problema negativo que pueda haber contra el positivo.

Nos complace emprender profesionalmente ese estudio para usted, que consideramos su red de seguridad. Se basará en las imágenes que usted suministre y todos los hechos conocidos con respecto a su adquisición, historia pasada y procedencia del trabajo tal como lo conoce.

Entonces tendrá una mejor comprensión.

ABOUT A PAINTINGS DESCRIPTOR AND ITS TERMINOLOGY

  *It is important to very clearly understand the auction terms that are used in any published descriptor and to be cautious of works that may just be painted in the manner of the artist, or variants of works which bear a signature or monogram. In this case if they were defining the paintings and or drawings of the german abstract artist Sigmar Polke .

•  Where the name, Sigmar Polke is given with the first name/s and surname of the artist, usually cited as Sigmar Polke, then in their qualified and professional opinion they are in no doubt, it is the genuine and authentic item, one painted by the artist.

•  When Attributed to Sigmar Polke, or it is similarly used as 'ascribed to' or 'Attrib, to' [abbreviated,] or Attribué à, or ascribed to, then in their opinion it is 'probably' a work by the artist, at least in part. But... there is no guarantee. It is only an opinion.

•  But if the term Sigmar Polke circle of, or “Circle of Sigmar Polke” is specifically used, then in their opinion, it is a work only of the period of the artist, but showing their influence, or by someone closely associated with the artist, BUT not necessarily by their pupil or student.

•  When the name is given thus; Painted in the “Style of Sigmar Polke” or “Follower of Sigmar Polke is used, this means that in their opinion it is a work of art executed only in the artist’s way, their 'style', but not necessarily by a pupil. Yet it may be a contemporary, or nearly a contemporary of the artist.

•  If the phrase in the “Manner of Sigmar Polke is used or is defined….” then in their opinion it is also only a work painted in the style of the artist, but of a later date and definitely not by the artist as named.

•  When the term “After….Sigmar Polke "; is the term used, then in their opinion it is a copy (made at any date) of an authentic and original work by the artist. This also applies to prints made 'after' an original work of art either by the artist or another artist/ printmaker.

•  Signed - Sigmar Polke ; “Dated….” or “Inscribed Sigmar Polke” Then in their opinion the work has been signed/dated/or inscribed by that specific artist. The addition of a question mark ? however, indicates a strong element of doubt.

•  When the term 'bears signature', is used or the name, Sigmar Polke is specified followed by the words; "With signature ….”, or “With date ….” or “With inscription….” or “Bears signature of Sigmar Polke /date/or inscription” Then in 'their opinion,' either the signature / date / or inscription is spurious, forged or has been added by someone else other than the artist.
  

We can assist and advise you in all fine art related matters.

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