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A Comparison of Online Art Registries
Use the chart below to see how Fine Art Registry™ compares with other online art registries. For more information, read Anayat Durrani's objective comparison of existing art registries: Fine Art Registry, By "FAR" the Best »

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Features and Benefits

Fine Art Registry
Art Loss Register
Interpol
National Fine Arts Title Registry
National Stolen Art File
Swift Find

Unique, secure, tamper evident tagging, US Patented technology, for all types of fi ne art and collectibles

Yes
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No
No
No
No

Registration of all types of fine art and collectibles in a secure central database

Yes
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No
No
No
Yes

Emphasizes establishing provenance and a permanent historical record of the existence of an object before it is lost or stolen

Yes
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No
No
No
No

Registered users permitted to update the registration record instantly, including electronic upload and digitization of supporting images and documentation (appraisal reports, copyright registrations, bills of sale, and more) of all registered objects, in perpetuity

Yes
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No
No
No
Yes

Online gallery and portfolio for every member

Yes
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No
No
No
No

Electronic Transfer of ownership

Yes
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No
No
No
No

Free downloadable, customizable certifi cates of authenticity

Yes
No
No
No
No
No

Online sales of artwork and collectibles with no commission (available to paid members)

Yes
No
No
No
No
No

Free publicly accessible Stolen/Lost Art Database to report, research, and aid in the recovery of lost or stolen art and valuables

Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes

Large database library of original, well researched articles relevant to all sectors of the art and collectible industry

Yes
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No
No
No
No

Membership open to all

Yes
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No
Yes
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Yes

Worldwide reach

Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes

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