The Interface Institute offers a wide range of analytical services.
The process of art authentication can be complex and demand expertise on very specific topics. The Interface Institute make it easier to find what is really necessary in order to achieve a proper authentication.
Each artwork may present very unique challenges and the increasing sophistication of contemporary forgers means that no analysis routine can be settle for all objects.
The interface Institute have available the tools necessary for a complete, yet accessible investigation of any kind of artwork. From scientific analysis of pigments to X-rays and infrared photography, the Institute is able to match an given artwork to its purported author.
Our work usually start with an interview and questionnaire about all the information available about the artwork and preliminary examinations, either in person or photography. The next step is the definition of which techniques and deemed necessary to achieve a proper investigation and the construction of a proposal including methods, possibilities and expectations. The work can usually be started right away after the client's approval.The product of the examination is a report stating the finds and observations about the given artwork's authenticity.
