The Art of Authenticating Masterpieces at Tsantilis Art

In the art world, the word authenticity carries not only value but also history. A painting may look genuine, it may carry the style of the artist, but its true identity can only be revealed through science and experience.

At Tsantilis Art Gallery in Kolonaki, Athens, the process of art authentication is more than an examination – it is a journey between art history, conservation science, and the living knowledge of the art market.

Our art experts in Athens know that authenticity cannot be determined only by style (as many art historians believe), nor solely by the chemistry of pigments (as restorers often focus on). The truth emerges when all these perspectives merge: stylistic analysis, laboratory testing of materials, oxidation levels and mediums, and – perhaps most importantly – the direct experience of having studied countless works by the same artist in flesh and blood.

This unique approach allows us to provide reliable and well-documented conclusions on the authenticity, age, materials, and condition of artworks. That is why collectors, institutions, and artist families trust Tsantilis Art Gallery to protect and elevate the legacy of art.

Tsantilis Art | Est. 1925
Gallery & Official Art Experts of the Greek State

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