I was looking through one of my newly acquired auction catalogs and I was stunned by the wording “No Guarantee of Authenticity”.
This catalog contained many valuable Asian decorative art pieces. Among the many items in this beautifully illustrated catalog were Japanese and Chinese paintings. The statement of No Guarantee of Authenticity was made with reference to the paintings. The auction house does state that if you can demonstrate “forgery” within a designated period of time you can claim a refund.
I find this to be a little strange. If I’m making a purchase of an item that is suppose to be of value and pay a great price for it, I would not expect to have to verify its authenticity. I suppose in the world of art things are a bit.
You will find art auction catalogs, exhibition catalog, books and magazine back issues at Nella’s Books and Collectibles.
This catalog contained many valuable Asian decorative art pieces. Among the many items in this beautifully illustrated catalog were Japanese and Chinese paintings. The statement of No Guarantee of Authenticity was made with reference to the paintings. The auction house does state that if you can demonstrate “forgery” within a designated period of time you can claim a refund.
I find this to be a little strange. If I’m making a purchase of an item that is suppose to be of value and pay a great price for it, I would not expect to have to verify its authenticity. I suppose in the world of art things are a bit.
You will find art auction catalogs, exhibition catalog, books and magazine back issues at Nella’s Books and Collectibles.
www.nellasbooksandcollectibles.ecrater.com
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