MANET EXPERTS AUTHENTICATION
Manet's style, at its starting point was in the popular tradition of Literal Realism, but as he developed as an artist, he progressed into a looser, more impressionistic style. That's just one of the complexities of authenticating Manet.
His dealer (who also wrote his first catalog Raissone), finding himself in serious financial trouble began selling forgeries -- he was in a unique position to do so, and as such, many are extant. Exacerbating the issue is that after Manet died, his widow found herself in dire financial straits; her nephew was a painter, so they began to flood the market with erroneous works as well.
Thus, a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the finer points of Manet's style is a necessity in authenticating Manet.
We employ native French, German, and Dutch speakers and possess the necessary knowledge and scholarship to make an accurate determination.
If your painting or sketch is a legitimate work of Manet, we will issue a certificate of authenticity (COA).
Please contact us via form or email via info@manetexperts.com to discuss authentication of a work you believe to be by Manet.