The Digital Ownership Certificate for Art.
Exhibition history, appraisal records, ownership chain and condition reports — linked in one permanent provenance record that is the foundation of art market value.
Integrity-protected
cryptographically signed provenance chain
Complete
exhibition, appraisal, and ownership history in one record
Transferable
provenance travels with the work through every sale
Why art needs this
"Provenance is the foundation of art market value — and the primary defence against forgery."
Provenance Is the Foundation of Art Market Value — and the Primary Defence Against Forgery.
In the art market, provenance is everything. A work with a documented, verifiable ownership history commands significantly higher prices than the same work with gaps in its record. Forgery and misattribution are endemic. Paper provenance documents can be fabricated. An Ownich Digital Ownership Certificate creates a cryptographically signed, tamper-evident provenance record that cannot be forged — and grows more valuable as the chain lengthens.
What it covers
What an Art Certificate Records
Exhibition history
Every exhibition — gallery, museum, art fair — is appended to the Ownership Passport. The complete exhibition history is permanently linked to the work and cannot be fabricated.
Appraisal and valuation records
Every appraisal — date, appraiser, valuation — is recorded and cryptographically linked. The complete valuation history is available to buyers, insurers, and auction houses.
Condition reports
Condition reports from conservators and restorers are uploaded and permanently linked to the certificate. The condition history is transparent and tamper-evident.
Anti-forgery
A cryptographically sealed record of the work's physical characteristics, provenance, and exhibition history makes forgery immediately detectable. The certificate describes the specific work.
Auction and dealer verification
Auction houses and dealers can verify the complete provenance chain independently before accepting a work for sale. No account needed. No fee.
Estate and inheritance
Art passed through estates often has incomplete provenance. An Ownich certificate creates a clear, verifiable record that prevents disputes and supports insurance claims.
Example records
Art Certificates in Practice
Contemporary
Oil on canvas
Signed, dated 2019
Photography
Limited edition print
1/25 · Signed
Sculpture
Bronze cast
3/10 · Foundry stamped
The provenance chain
How a Complete Art Record Is Built.
Artist creates the work
Physical characteristics, medium, dimensions, and signature recorded at origin.
Certificate issued
Digital Ownership Certificate cryptographically signed. Provenance chain begins.
Exhibition appended
Gallery, museum, or art fair appearances added to the Ownership Passport.
Appraisal recorded
Valuation, appraiser identity, and date permanently linked to the record.
Ownership transfers
Each sale or gift is recorded atomically. The complete chain travels with the work.
Buyer verifies
Auction house, dealer, or private buyer scans the QR. Full provenance confirmed instantly.
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