How to Write A Certificate of Authenticity for Your Printmaking Products

Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my blog about printmaking.

Today I have been packaging sold prints for clients, from one of my current group exhibition's XXX+WHY at Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre, Townsvilles. As part of the packaging process I include my Artist Statement and a Certificate of Authenticity.

A Certificate of Authenticity is an important documentation of an original artwork. It proves that the print or artist book is original and part of a limited edition. This document is important for the purchaser and collector as it validates the purchase price, date and place. Auction houses and perspective collectors/investors appreciate this documentation when considering a purchase.

The following information is included in my Certificate of Authenticity,

Certificate of Authenticity
Studio name and address
To: The buyers name and address
Artist:
Title:
Date:
Medium:
Paper:
Size:
Edition:
Edition number:
Price:
Printed at: (name of studio even if it is your own)
Printer:
Exhibition title:
Gallery:
Exhibition dates:
Original or electronic signature:

To your printmaking success.
Warmly,
Jo Lankester

P.S To get your free printmaking business report go to www.howtogetstartedinprintmaking.com

P.P.S It is not because things are difficult the we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
Seneca

Jo Lankester
Stone lll, 2010
Sugarlift Aquatint
12 x12.5cm
$90.00 AUD

© Jo Lankester 2010