Provenance

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A spotlight shines on a priceless ancient artifact in a tense, dimly lit auction house filled with shadowy collectors.

What is Provenance and How Does it Authenticate Luxury Collectibles?

Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi, a painting whose authenticity was once debated, sold for an astonishing $450 million in 2017.

Henry Caldwell·May 10, 2026

A magnifying glass examining an old document in an art gallery, symbolizing the importance of provenance research for art collectors.

Collectibles

What is Fine Art Provenance and Why Collectors Need It?

The Museum of Fine Arts actively seeks to return artworks to their rightful owners if provenance research uncovers evidence of theft or illegal transactions, according to the Museum of Fine Arts Bosto

Henry Caldwell·April 30, 2026