Could Blockchain Technology Help Prevent Art Market Fraud?

Recent years have seen some of the biggest art forgeries of the 20th century, including a $79.6 million Austrian case of forged certificates and replicas by Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet. According to the FBI’s art crime unit, art frauds, forgeries and fakes total $6 billion annually. In an industry plagued by authenticity and traceability issues, could Blockchain… Continue reading Could Blockchain Technology Help Prevent Art Market Fraud?

How Your eTitle Can Increase Resale Price

From artwork to luxury timepieces, authenticated pre-owned luxury goods are in high demand. In fact, authenticated items have proven to sell faster and fetch higher resale prices than unauthenticated merchandise. Selling an item registered with a Trusted.com eTitle can mean more money in your pocket! Because you can prove your item is authentic, you have the… Continue reading How Your eTitle Can Increase Resale Price

Avoiding Fakes in the Art Market: A Buyer’s Guide

Avoiding Fakes in the Art Market: A Buyer’s Guide For art collectors, there is no fear greater than discovering that a once-prized work is merely a worthless forgery; a nightmare that has become all too common in the art world.  Instances of art forgery now comprise a major portion of the market – with estimates… Continue reading Avoiding Fakes in the Art Market: A Buyer’s Guide