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The sale of fine art prints and multiples carries significant risk, from falsely limited editions to outright fraud. Buyers often rely on Certificates of Authenticity, yet these documents are frequently incomplete, non-compliant, or unverifiable. This post explores the legal requirements governing fine art certificates—particularly under California law—the consequences of non-compliance, and how blockchain-based authentication offers a more transparent, reliable solution for

The Allure of the Unexpected Masterpiece Everyone loves the story of the garage sale one-in-a-million priceless work of art find, which turns the lucky buyer into an instant millionaire. Sometimes it happens, though, that these treasures are found not at the local church sale but in the hallowed halls of an esteemed auction house. The Caravaggio ‘Cardsharps’ Sotheby’s Appraisal This is what is alleged to have happened to a work by the renowned Italian 16th and 17th-century