The Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is the only official document verifying that the painting is original and was created entirely by Kostas Loustas.
A certified work of art potentially sells at a higher price than a work without documentation.
It is an essential document for insuring the artwork against theft or damage, as well as for lending purposes (exhibitions, etc.).
Certification by the legal heir/representative prevents the circulation of fake works in the market, thus protecting the artist’s reputation and the owner’s investment.
The certificate establishes the first official reference point in the chain of ownership. This history is vital for a potential future resale and for the historical record of the artwork.
It ensures that the work can be easily traced and verified, even after multiple changes of ownership, as the certificate always accompanies the work.
The issuance of the certificate contributes to the recording of Kostas Loustas’s work and the broader effort of the Loustas Fine Art Estate to enrich its archive.
It is issued in both Greek and English.