Frequently Asked Questions

Our team, which includes experts, researchers, forensic specialists, and lab technicians, is spread across various countries and cities, from Amsterdam to Paris, London, and Washington.

1. Send photos of the front, back, signature, and close-ups of details.
2. Provide the dimensions of the artwork.
3. Share all available information, including history, origin, previous owners, and copies of relevant documents.
4. We will provide you with a quote.
5. Upon payment,
6. We will conduct all authentication work.
7. We will deliver the authentication report, and if confirmed authentic, we will also issue a certificate of authenticity.

Typically, this is done after the research phase is complete. However, if you prefer to start with it, we are more than happy to accommodate that.

Monet Experts' paintings hold significant value, so for liability and insurance purposes, it is safer for the artwork to remain in your possession.

We can examine the painting through:

• High-resolution photographs
• Live video feed, such as a Zoom meeting
• Any art storage facility worldwide
• In person at your home, office, bank, hotel while traveling, or any location you prefer globally.

We conduct all necessary tests for authentication, including material analysis, dating, specialized photography, and forensic studies. The specific tests required may vary depending on the individual case.

It typically takes a few days for a print. For paintings, the timeline can range from a couple of weeks for straightforward cases to several months for more complex ones.

We do not charge for issuing a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). If the artwork is determined to be authentic, we will automatically provide the COA.

We charge no fees for answering many questions, providing advice, and offering value estimates, especially for select organizations and projects we support. Beyond that, our fees begin at $300 for basic services.

No, that would create a conflict of interest. We would have a financial incentive to reach a specific conclusion, which we cannot allow.

No, as it would create a conflict of interest. We would have a financial incentive to arrive at a specific conclusion.

Yes, they do, because our authentication process is highly detailed. We conduct in-depth research, examining every angle and considering all possibilities. We leave nothing to chance or hope. Our reports are fully referenced, and authenticity is established based on verifiable facts. As a result, our authentications can be checked, verified, and scrutinized. This thoroughness is why our authentications are accepted by everyone, from auctioneers to insurance companies and financial lenders.

We safeguard the privacy of all our clients, including both well-known public figures and organizations such as art galleries, auction houses, museums, law enforcement agencies, law firms, insurance companies, banks, and other lenders. We do not disclose their identities, the work we performed for them, or the outcomes.