Not so fast ~ More on Fine Line Art Corp

Now we’re cooking, Bill. The clue you provided was an important one. I believe in transparency in the art market, so here’s what our research revealed:

You’ll recall in my last post that Bill purchased what was represented to him as a limited edition Picasso print from an online source known as finelinegallery.com. The certificate of authenticity that accompanied the piece was issued by Fine Line Art Corp with a New York City address. Read more

Information on Fine Line Art Corp.

Recently, Bill Z. of Wind Lake, Wisconsin wrote to FAR® with a question regarding a Picasso print he purchased in 2001. Bill asks:
“I’m sure this is coming out of left field, but your web site is the closest thing I’ve found to possibly getting an answer to my question. I have a Picasso lithograph with a certificate of authenticity from Fine Line Art Corp. Have you ever heard of them? I can’t find any information…. [The] corporate seal reads 2001, New York, 212-353-0088.” Read more