Scan guide: Art
How to check if a piece of art is fake: the photos to take
A check can only judge what it can see. These guides show which photos to take so VerifAI has the evidence it needs.
The shots to take for common items.
- The whole piece, straight on
- Signature up close
- The back and any labels
- Certificates and provenance documents
Light and focus
- Use daylight or even indoor light, without harsh shadows
- Keep the item sharp: tap to focus before each shot
- Use a plain, neutral background
- No filters, beauty modes or heavy editing
What to photograph
- Logos and labels: the main markers of authenticity
- Stitching and seams: quality and consistency matter
- Hardware such as zips, buttons and clasps, including engravings
- Inside labels, tags, serial numbers and date codes
- Packaging and receipts, if you have them
Mistakes to avoid
- Flash that washes out detail
- Low light and blurry close-ups
- Cropping off part of the item
- Reflections and glare: change your angle instead
What you get back
You get a verdict, a confidence level, the details the verdict is based on and a price estimate. A deep scan adds a fuller report and a certificate you can share as a link; whoever you send it to can open it without an account.
No. A check is an AI opinion that reads only your photos, with the evidence and a confidence level. It isn't a physical inspection, a guarantee or insurance, and no human expert reviews it today. Use it alongside your own judgment.