AUTHENTICATION
REQUEST FOR AN AUTHENTICATION OPINION AND ARCHIVING
The “Archivi Valerio e Camilla Adami” Association offers a service to evaluate works attributed to Valerio Adami, with the aim of issuing an opinion on their authenticity and, if the outcome is positive, adding the work to the official archive.
HOW TO APPLY
To request an authenticity opinion and potential inclusion of the work in the Archive, please submit:
• a fully completed application form;
• photographic documentation of the work;
• any additional documentation regarding provenance;
• a copy of the bank transfer for the required fee
REQUIRED PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION
You must attach:
1. 2 high-resolution color photographic prints of the front of the work, on 18×24 cm photographic paper;
2. 1 color photographic print of the back of the work without a frame, on 18×24 cm photographic paper;
3. 1 color photograph of the signature and/or inscriptions present;
4. high-resolution digital files (minimum 300 dpi) in JPG or TIFF format.
Incomplete applications or those lacking the necessary documentation will not be considered.
The documentation must be submitted in both digital and hard copy formats.
SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION
Digital documentation must be sent via email to the following addresses:
info@archiviovalerioadami.it
segreteria@archiviovalerioadami.it
Hardcopy documentation must be mailed to the following address:
Valerio and Camilla Adami Archives
Via Tiziano 9/a
Milan 20145
DIRECT INSPECTION OF THE WORK
The Archive may, at its discretion, request a direct examination of the work.
In such cases, the work must be delivered unframed, at the applicant’s expense, to the Archive’s headquarters.
FEES
The fee required for study and research activities is:
• €400.00 for paintings;
• €200.00 for works on paper.
Payment must be made via bank transfer prior to submitting the request.
BANK DETAILS
IBAN: IT40H0323901600100000456821
The bank transfer receipt must be attached to the documentation.
Once all complete and correct documentation has been received, the archiving process may take up to 3 months.
Please do not request updates during the processing period.
As can be seen in the example, the Artwork is positioned with precision and illuminated through a lighting setup specifically designed to avoid shadows and reflections, thereby ensuring a faithful reproduction of the colors.
The quality of the professional camera makes it possible to produce ultra-high-resolution images, capable of preserving every detail even at high levels of magnification.
The same level of care is also required when photographing the back of the Artwork and its details, such as signatures or any inscriptions present.
For Milan and the surrounding area, we also recommend photographer Fabio Mantegna, who can be contacted at the email address mantegnafabio@gmail.com
