The art market relies on trust. But when artworks circulate without reliable documentation, doubts arise… and disputes multiply. This is where the Catalogue Raisonné plays a key role.
1. The Catalogue Raisonné: The foundation for valuation and authentication of artworks
A Catalogue Raisonné is much more than a simple inventory:
it provides the basis for an artwork’s valuation
it enables a reliable and structured authentication process
it acts as a safeguard against forgeries, disputes, and misattributions
and it protects all market participants: artists, heirs, collectors, gallerists, auction houses, experts.
A Catalogue Raisonné helps centralize essential information:
Precisely listed and described works
Documented provenance
Clear and complete traceability
Verifiable references
2. Without a Catalogue Raisonné, what impact on an artwork’s value?
An artwork not included in an official Catalogue Raisonné may:
see its value drop significantly
be excluded from auctions or exhibitions
become the subject of legal disputes or forgery suspicions
Conversely, an artwork included in a Catalogue Raisonné gains credibility, legitimacy, and stability on the art market..
The existence of a Catalogue Raisonné reassures market participants and strengthens the value of artworks.
3. InventoZen: Technology and expertise serving the protection of artistic heritage
InventoZen currently supports over 120 Catalogues Raisonnés worldwide.
Thanks to its secure and tailored technology, InventoZen is becoming the industry standard, offering advanced features essential for protecting artworks:
Generation of certificates of authenticity
AI for automatic artwork recognition
Multilingual platform for international reach
Secure hosting in Europe (GDPR-compliant)
With one of the largest databases of Catalogues Raisonnés in the world, InventoZen is emerging as a key player in the protection, classification, and transmission of artworks.
Our mission: Preserve artists’ legacies and ensure the authenticity of their works.
Authenticity is not a luxury — it’s a necessity..
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