Art Code is a security cataloging and certification system, which can give you proof of ownership and security for your valuable art collection.
Art Code tracks ownership transactions, and provides benefits at each stage of an artwork’s history:
- from entry point as an artist certifying their work
- through galleries and agent representation
- and on to the collector.
As the artwork moves through each stage, editorial contribution to documentation can be made to the work’s history for the benefit of all.
But most of all Art Code contributes to two main benefits, security and value: editorial is the enemy of the fraudster.
Cataloguing
Art Code documentation is stored in a secure online cloud location only accessible the current owner.
Details stored for each artwork (as images, or documents in PDF format) include:
- Art Code ID (unique number allocated by Art Code)
- artist statement
- work specifications
- photographs of the work
- proof of purchase
- insurance certificate and
- other documentation can also be secured to the record
Each artwork is assigned a unique identity code and four optional physical methods of artwork identification:
- Art Code ID – the random unique number allocated by Art Code, like a passport ID.
- Barcode – the barcode can be printed and attached to the artwork.
- QR code – when scanned will take you directly to the general access record. This is excellent for exhibitions as the artist statement and other ‘general’ details can be seen without logging into the system.
- Optional Microtechnology – your unique Art Code is embedded in data dots which are held on an adhesive patch. The code is undetectable by naked eye. It is near impossible to remove or hide the data dots. This adds an additional 4th level of security and identification to your artwork.
Transactions
When an artwork changes ownership, either the owner or the seller can log the transaction in Art Code. The following data is stored:
- the Art Code ID
- the seller member email
- the buyer member email
- the date of the transaction
What Art Code Does NOT Do
- Offer a sales function. All transactions are strictly between buyer and seller.
- Store prices in the Art Code database, though these can be stored by a member as a scanned invoice, if required.
- Member names, contact and location details are optional. All that is required is a valid email address.
Artwork Documentation
Members are able to view and print for any artwork:
- the public catalog documentation.
- the full catalog documentation for any artwork relating to them (not others in the chain),
- ownership history
Certification
- Records and accompanying documentation that belong to the artwork are stored on the Cloud.
DISCLAIMER
- An Art Code Title Registration is not a copyright. Art Code Title Registrations are a register of ownership and should not be confused with copyright.
- To obtain a copyright in Australia go to www.copyright.org.au.
- Art Code Title Registry does not claim or imply that registration of works of art is proof of ownership or legally binds the ownership of any work of art to the registrant.
- The general public enters registration for works of art solely on their own volition. There is no required proof of ownership other than the transfer allowed by the current owner or originating artist.
- The information entered is completely up to the entity listing the ownership
- A registrant will only receive a registration number from the Art Code Title Registry that is assigned to the Title of the artwork that he/she claims they own.
- The Art Code Title Registry does not legally demonstrate ownership nor takes any legal position behind such but only registers the work for the public.
- For verification of ownership, the owner may enter photos, bill of sale, tax payments and any other document that would further validate ownership.
- The registration is designed to be used as a personal database for collectors, galleries, museums and originating artists to organize and track the works of art in their collection or consigned works.
Art Code Benefits For All Members
Art Code Registered art has the following benefits:
Certification Benefits
- Document the art’s value and authenticity.
- Produce an inventory of valuable original art assets.
- Create schedules for insurance purposes and estate planning.
- Capture provenance and track transfer of ownership.
- Create an online fine art portfolio.
- Provide provenance for future owners and include your name (if you wish) in the “History”
Security Benefits
- Access secure, off-site records online.
- Discourage theft.
- Discourage fraud.
Sales Benefits
- Art Code Registered art is likely to inspire confidence to sell faster and command higher prices.
- Enhances value, increases cachet.
- Increases buyers’ comfort when purchasing fine art.
- Prints a distinctive certificate of ownership that becomes a new selling tool. Prints a 3″ x 3″ price card showing registration.
- Presents your clients with certificates of ownership attached to the back of the works of art you provide. Simply open a portfolio for each client and register the pieces of art for $20 each.
- Gives customers the benefits of Art Code Registered art when you transfer the ownership title.
Insurance Benefits
Does your collection have insurance covered for its value?
- If fire destroyed your fine art originals and prints, wouldn’t you expect your insurance company to pay the current value instead of only covering the costs for canvas, paint and a few hours of applying brush strokes?
- Of course, you would! But, surprise…
- Most insurance companies will not pay the current value but an amount closer to the cost of raw materials – unless you could prove the higher value. Yet the disaster that took your art could easily claim your paper receipts or other documentation as well.
- Art Code is a security cataloging and certification system, which can give you proof of ownership and security for your valuable art collection.Art Code tracks ownership transactions, and provides benefits at each stage of an artwork’s history:
- from entry point as an artist certifying their work
- through galleries and agent representation
- and on to the collector.
As the artwork moves through each stage, editorial contribution to documentation can be made to the work’s history for the benefit of all.
But most of all Art Code contributes to two main benefits, security and value: editorial is the enemy of the fraudster.
Cataloguing
Art Code documentation is stored in a secure online cloud location only accessible the current owner.
Details stored for each artwork (as images, or documents in PDF format) include:
- Art Code ID (unique number allocated by Art Code)
- artist statement
- work specifications
- photographs of the work
- proof of purchase
- insurance certificate and
- other documentation can also be secured to the record
Each artwork is assigned a unique identity code and four optional physical methods of artwork identification:
- Art Code ID – the random unique number allocated by Art Code, like a passport ID.
- Barcode – the barcode can be printed and attached to the artwork.
- QR code – when scanned, it will take you directly to the general access record. This is excellent for exhibitions as the artist statement and other ‘general’ details can be seen without logging into the system.
- Optional Microtechnology – your unique Art Code can be embedded in data dots which are held on an adhesive patch. The code is undetectable by the naked eye. It is near impossible to remove or obscure the data dots. This adds an additional 4th level of security and identification to your artwork.
Transactions
When an artwork changes ownership, either the owner or the seller can log the transaction in Art Code. The following data is stored:
- the Art Code ID
- the seller member email
- the buyer member email
- the date of the transaction
What Art Code Does NOT Do
- Offer a sales function. All transactions are strictly between buyer and seller.
- Store prices in the Art Code database, though these can be stored by a member as a scanned invoice, if required.
- Member names, contact and location details are optional. All that is required is a valid email address.
Artwork Documentation
Members are able to view and print for any artwork:
- the public catalog documentation.
- the full catalog documentation for any artwork relating to them (not others in the chain),
- ownership history
Certification
- Records and accompanying documentation that belong to the artwork are stored on the Cloud.
DISCLAIMER
- An Art Code Title Registration is not a copyright. Art Code Title Registrations are a register of ownership and should not be confused with copyright.
- To obtain a copyright in Australia go to www.copyright.org.au.
- Art Code Title Registry does not claim or imply that registration of works of art is proof of ownership or legally binds the ownership of any work of art to the registrant.
- The general public enters registration for works of art solely on their own volition. There is no required proof of ownership other than the transfer allowed by the current owner or originating artist.
- The information entered is completely up to the entity listing the ownership
- A registrant will only receive a registration number from the Art Code Title Registry that is assigned to the Title of the artwork that he/she claims they own.
- The Art Code Title Registry does not legally demonstrate ownership nor takes any legal position behind such but only registers the work for the public.
- For verification of ownership, the owner may enter photos, bill of sale, tax payments and any other document that would further validate ownership.
- The registration is designed to be used as a personal database for collectors, galleries, museums and originating artists to organize and track the works of art in their collection or consigned works.
Art Code Benefits For All Members
Art Code Registered art has the following benefits:
Certification Benefits
- Document the art’s value and authenticity.
- Produce an inventory of valuable original art assets.
- Create schedules for insurance purposes and estate planning.
- Capture provenance and track transfer of ownership.
- Create an online fine art portfolio.
- Provide provenance for future owners and include your name (if you wish) in the “History”
Security Benefits
- Access secure, off-site records online.
- Discourage theft.
- Discourage fraud.
Sales Benefits
- Art Code Registered art is likely to inspire confidence to sell faster and command higher prices.
- Enhances value, increases cachet.
- Increases buyers’ comfort when purchasing fine art.
- Prints a distinctive certificate of ownership that becomes a new selling tool. Prints a 3″ x 3″ price card showing registration.
- Presents your clients with certificates of ownership attached to the back of the works of art you provide. Simply open a portfolio for each client and register the pieces of art for $20 each.
- Gives customers the benefits of Art Code Registered art when you transfer the ownership title.
Insurance Benefits
Does your collection have insurance covered for its value?
- If fire destroyed your fine art originals and prints, wouldn’t you expect your insurance company to pay the current value instead of only covering the costs for canvas, paint and a few hours of applying brush strokes?
- Of course, you would! But, surprise…
- Most insurance companies will not pay the current value but an amount closer to the cost of raw materials – unless you could prove the higher value. Yet the disaster that took your art could easily claim your paper receipts or other documentation as well.
- Register your fine art with Art Code: Art Code Title Registry on your asset records the documents relating to your ownership in the case of art loss, and remains safe, secure and available offsite, on the Cloud, accessible from any computer.
- Your offsite, online records can include photos and supporting documents such as invoices, to permanently capture details of ownership, provenance, financial and asset statements, insurances rates and claims.
Transactions Benefits
- Tracks your inventory of owned or consigned works with detailed records.
- Provides evidence of prices and inventory for transactions where required.
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