Why a Certificate of Authenticity Matters
A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is a professional certificate supplied with an original artwork or limited-edition print to confirm its authenticity and record important details about the piece.
For Artists & photographers a COA adds professionalism to the sale and gives the collector a clear record of what they have purchased.
Professional COA Printing at Gallery 8
Gallery 8 offers professional Certificate of Authenticity printing for artists, photographers and galleries.
Supply your own print-ready artwork, or if you do not already have a certificate design, Gallery 8 can create one for you with our Custom COA Design Service.
Printing:
1–49 Certificates — $10 each
50 Certificates — $400 bulk pack
Custom COA Design:
$25 one-off design fee
Who Should Use a Certificate of Authenticity?
Certificates of Authenticity are particularly useful for:
Original Artists
Painters, illustrators, mixed-media artists and other creators selling original works.
Limited-Edition Print Artists
Especially where prints are numbered, signed or produced in a controlled edition.
Photographers
For fine art photography, limited editions and collectible photographic prints.
Digital Artists
When physical editions or professionally printed reproductions are sold.
Galleries
To provide collectors with consistent documentation when selling represented or exhibited works.
Sculptors and Makers
For original sculptures, ceramics and collectible handmade pieces.