1) Preliminary examination of the work of art
• The work of art is seen in person, measured, and artistic technique evaluated.
• The expert gives a verbal opinion on the congruity???? of the work of art.
2) Optical non-destructive analysis (this step is followed by a technical report)
• Digital Macrophotography
• Digital Photomicrography
• Digital Microscopy
• Black and white infrared reflectography
• Photography under ultraviolet light
• Study of the state of conservation of the art and of its structure
3) Preliminary studies of the assumed artist
• Research on the artistic production of the assumed author
• Chronological survey
• Analysis of the artistic technique and of the structure of the work of art
• Bibliographic research
4) Graphometric analysis of the signature
• Measured macrophotography of the signature
• Drafting of the graphometric report
• Filing of the report at the Civil Court of Rome
5) Drafting of the final document
• Description of the work of art
• Verification of the authenticity
- Technique
- Signature (graphometric analysis)
- Chronological Correspondence
- Artistic recognition
Style
Subject
Composition
Tones
Format
- Historical Research
• Conclusions
• Bibliography
• Attachments
- Technical Report
- Graphometric analysis
- Methodology used for the preparation of the report
6) Determination of the market value of the work of art
• Market value or base price
• Intrinsic value
• Economic value
• Attachments
- Methods and criteria for calculating the estimated market value
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