What does it really mean for a work of art to be authentic?

A quick, clear read for artists and collectors:
🔗 mythicgallery.com/authenticity...

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Two heart theme pendants in yellow gold with mother of pearl inlay plus a white pearl with a gold shackle on a gold chain.

If your jewelry could talk, would you want to hear its origin story? These pearls, and the mother of pearl inlay, come from Kuri Bay, Western Australia.

#TransparencyChallenge
#ProvenanceMatters

Pliny believed that rock crystal came from solidified snow, and it was thought to protect from a variety of ailments. Too bad this rare beauty's provenance, in 2023, only lists:

Art market, prior to 1997;
Ex- Swiss private collection, Geneva, 1997.

Buyer beware. #provenancematters