How do I know the painting is genuine (i.e. an original painted by the artist)?
A very good question! Firstly EAL only sells originals. Some artists like Roy Miller for example have reciprocal marketing agreements to sell prints (copies) of their originals with other art dealers. In Roys case Sally Mitchell Fine Arts produce limited edition prints, Xmas cards, etc. of his originals. Usually in the case of oils it is fairly obvious whether a painting is an original or a print. With watercolours it is less easy to tell especially when the painting is framed. So beginning in March of 2008, EAL is introducing a certification process which provides evidence (provenance) for the painting purchased in the form of a certificate signed by the artist.
