An animated art gallery recently received a call from a collector who wanted to sell three Pluto paintings from the 1937 short film "Hawaii Holiday." The gallery was very interested, so they asked the collector to take the drawings to the lights and check if there was a watermark on the paper. The watermark that is invisible to the reader without paper is illuminated, showing the name of the paper manufacturer and the stock used. Different studios use different stocks at specific times. Although this is not the only sign of authenticity, it does allow buyers to know the production time of the work.
The stock used to make this film is Hammermill Management Bond. The watermark on the stock stored in the collector does not match, so the drawing is forged. The collector purchased the drawings from another dealer, assuming he could rely on the seller's "professional knowledge." Most dealers offer so-called authentic certificates. This is your insurance policy. It should state all the knowledge about this work. If you find the information inaccurate at any time, you can return it for a full refund. The dealer he bought from him did not give a certificate of authenticity for the work, so the collector was labeled with three worthless forged drawings.
As a collector, there are many ways to avoid this costly mistake, including: [1] buying only works with a certificate of authenticity, and [2] least understanding how to determine authenticity.
The certificate of authenticity should be very detailed. They should explain the film, the year, the description of the work, the size and condition of the image. If any information about any ANYTIME is found to be incorrect, the certificate should clearly provide a lifetime refund.
Authenticity is determined in a variety of ways. First, get familiar with these terms. If you don't already know the meaning of the term "watermark," do it now. Add more arsenals and keep a notebook so you can verify the part you are searching for. Because the production methods and materials are consistent across movies, but through movie changes, if you know how to verify a work in a movie, you can verify each work in the same movie. Common methods for determining authenticity include:
Watermarks - You already know what they are and how they work!
PEG HOLES - Punch holes in the lens and drawings to maintain stability when taking pictures. The shape, size and position of the nail holes may vary depending on the year and the studio.
Handmade - Studio used to draw outlines for all cels and then draw within the outline. Each studio restored the copy outline at a different point and transferred the outline to cellulose acetate.
Paper Size - Different sizes of paper and acetate are used in studios of different years. Like nail holes, these dimensions change over time, but remain the same in each film.
Character Description / Color - Depending on the director and the era, the same characters may be depicted in different stages of development and color changes. Familiar with the styles of different managers and the general era in which each character takes on certain attributes and colors.
Studio Seal - When the studio discovers the market for their original artwork, they begin to place studio seals on each piece and archive the artwork, letting it trickle to meet demand and keep prices up. Studio seals can be printed on art or embossed on artwork. Older vintage cels won't be brought back to the studio to seal!
Learning to protect yourself and buying only from reputable dealers is the only way to avoid costly mistakes.
Orignal From: Animation Art Collection #1 - Certified Art
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