Critical Advice Before Purchasing Dali and Other Art as an Investment!

Authenticating Salvador Dali – Whom Can You Trust?

Without a doubt there is much to be learned and discerned before one plunges headlong into what is easily classified as risky business for the ill-informed. The purchase of art, such as the works of Salvador Dali, Chagall, Miro, and Rembrandt for example, can be attractive when couched in flowery speech by a fast talking salesperson on a vacation cruise or in a less than honest gallery. But wait…before you find yourself in just such a position of being tempted, you must read Authenticating Salvador Dali - Whom Can You Trust?, authored by David Phillips for Fine Art Registry®.

This article begins by outlining the process of authentication and more importantly who does it. Too many instances of confusion in the process have led to frustration and good money spent after bad. First rule that is noted is that authentication definitely precedes the appraisal of the artwork. The truth of the artwork is the basis. Experts exist in many fields concerning originals and graphic works and are recognized by the art industry. The most respected of auction houses use them. The article expands greatly on many points, such as trusting only independent and disinterested experts. Read more

Bernard Ewell and Park West Gallery Clouding the Issue?

More Truth for Park West Gallery and its Lone Dali Authenticator, Bernard Ewell

If you were one of the unfortunate victims to have “won artwork” aboard a cruise ship “auction” or at an invitation-only event hosted by Park West Gallery, you are no doubt fully aware of the problems arising from your “prize” while attempting to authenticate it. In a searing article written by Theresa Franks entitled More Truth for Park West Gallery and its Lone Dalí Authenticator, Bernard Ewell, the real practices of the aforesaid are exposed.

The much revered auction houses, Sotheby’s and Christie’s have confirmed that the only recognized experts on Salvador Dali original works are Robert and Nicholas Descharnes of Paris, France. Certainly not Bernard Ewell, the self-proclaimed expert of Dali’s artwork as he so blatantly heralds on his web site. There appears to be a collusion here between Park West Gallery, Bernard Ewell and the Albaretto family who are working together to assert the authenticity of many works which have been questioned by real experts in the art industry. Read more

Sinister Elements Thrive in Fake Dali Print Market

Sinister Elements Thrive in Fake Dali Print Market

Life for collectors used to be something exciting and fulfilling. Searching for the exact piece that would round out your collection, as well as a smart investment for the future, was considered a delight. I say was because for the Dali print collector it has become a veritable nightmare. Fakes, fraud and forgery abound in disturbing numbers and in an article entitled Fake Prints, the entire debacle is spelled out in terms that even the most inexperienced collector will understand. Read more

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