Imagine going to an art gallery and finding a painting that you fall in love with at first sight. You’re ready to buy this majestic piece of art for your workspace and are up for any price the seller asks for it—after all, it seems like an original work. But here’s the twist; what if the painting isn’t original? You’d feel ripped off and robbed, wouldn’t you?

Well, that’s why we’re here to guide you! There are ways to distinguish an original work from a fake. Here are some tips that will help you tell a fake from an original:

Always Research

An art enthusiast loves to know where paintings come from and who made them. No matter how convincingly original an artwork looks, always do your research. If nothing, you’ll learn more about your potential purchase and in the worst case scenario, you’ll realize that something isn’t right.

A good way to do this is to check out a variety of pieces by the same artist, and then assess the painting you’re about to buy. If something doesn’t feel right stylistically or if the seller isn’t able to give you enough information on the painting, you might be looking a fake.

Check the Signature 

Most artists sign their artworks—both experts and novices. But every artist has their own style; some sign on the same spot in every painting, for example.

Check out the previous work of the artist and compare it with the painting in question. Does it not look the same? Is there a noticeable inconsistency?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, we strongly suggest you give up on this painting. You’ll also notice that most artist signs in a color that goes with the painting; so if the signature is done in an odd color, that’s another reason to doubt the painting’s authenticity.

Notice the Brush Strokes and Bristles

No matter how great a replica is, it’s still a replica and there will be a difference that you can spot if you look close enough. Artists are very neat with their strokes and their works are usually of the finest finishing.

An original painting will have flawless strokes and no brush bristles stuck to it—look for that. If you observe closely, you might find brush bristles stuck to the painting—a known method of checking the authenticity of artworks.

 

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