Artist Identification
- Non-binding statement of artist identity (if artist can not be identified, retainer is fully refundable) – $150
- Binding written summary - Cost includes editing, printing and postage - $525
- Binding, full-color, high-quality bound report. Copy sent to the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum’s Inventory of American Painting. Cost includes editing, printing and postage $1,100*
- Authentication report with appraisal. Cost includes editing, printing and postage $1,575*
* High-value art works necessitate additional expert opinion and museum conservator examination. (See Consultant Fees and Conservator Examination below)
*Consultant Fees
$125 per hour
*Conservator Examination
Varies according to institution. Fine Art Investigations will coordinate examination but owner pays any fees directly to the museum.
Research other than authentication
$100 per hour