Guides · Itinerary
I am building or managing an art collection
For anyone buying, documenting, conserving, lending, selling or transferring artworks who wants to understand their provenance, condition, rights and circulation requirements.
The guides are currently searched and indexed in Spanish.
6 guides
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What to do if an artwork is stolen
Qué hacer en las primeras horas tras el robo o la desaparición de una obra de arte: cómo preservar la documentación, dónde denunciar, a quién informar y qué hacer si…
Verified on 29 October 2026
- artwork documentation
- provenance
- insurance
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Restitution and responsible acquisition: the provenance of a work
How to investigate the provenance of an artwork before purchase, which databases to consult and how to act if a problem arises subsequently.
Reviewed on 7 November 2026
- art collecting
- cultural heritage
- provenance
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Before buying a work: provenance, condition and documentation
What to check before buying a work: identity, provenance, attribution, condition, restrictions, rights and documentation of the sale.
Verified on 28 September 2026
- art collecting
- art market
- provenance
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Provenance of a work of art: what it is and why it decides its fate
What the provenance of a work of art is, how it is researched, which international instruments apply and which European bodies examine claims.
Verified on 27 September 2026
- art collecting
- art market
- cultural heritage
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How to tell whether an artwork is stolen before you buy it
Una factura, un certificado o la reputación del vendedor no bastan. Qué comprobar antes de comprar una obra: titularidad, procedencia, bases de obras robadas, contrato y señales de alerta.
Verified on 29 October 2026
- art collecting
- art market
- provenance
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Authenticity, attribution, and forgery: a guide for collectors
Who may authenticate a work, the weight of committees, catalogues raisonnés and technical analyses, the value of a certificate, and how to proceed when suspicious.
Reviewed on 7 November 2026
- art collecting
- art market
- provenance
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