About ArtCheck
Provenance Verification
ArtCheck was established on the basis of expertise developed in art law and cultural heritage law. The service is developed and managed by professionals with experience in art law and the protection of cultural heritage, operating within the context of the international art market.
Its specialty is to apply a consistent methodological framework for the evaluation of provenance-related information, in a sector where documentary transparency is both a professional requirement and a responsibility.
ArtCheck operates exclusively within a documentary and informational scope. It does not function as a registry, certification authority, investigative body, or law enforcement entity.
Context
Within the art market, provenance verification constitutes a fundamental element of risk assessment and responsible transaction practice.
ArtCheck provides a standardized documentary verification methodology based on accessible archives, institutional databases, and official sources available at the date of analysis.
The service does not replace legal, tax, forensic, or authenticity assessments. Its role is strictly limited to structured documentary evaluation.
Verification Framework
ArtCheck applies a defined verification protocol designed to ensure:
- procedural consistency
- traceability of consulted sources
- clarity and transparency in reporting
- structured classification of informational risk
Each request results in the issuance of a Provenance Verification Report, reflecting exclusively the information available at the time of analysis.
Institutional Positioning
ArtCheck operates within the professional art market environment.
The service may participate in sector events, conferences, and professional contexts for the presentation of its verification framework and methodological standards.
ArtCheck does not engage in commercial art transactions and does not act on behalf of buyers, sellers, or intermediaries.
Intended Use
ArtCheck is designed for professional and institutional contexts where documentary provenance verification is required as part of:
- acquisition processes
- internal compliance assessments
- insurance evaluations
- structured due diligence procedures
The service remains strictly documentary and informational in nature.