What is AuthenticDali?
What is AuthenticDali?
A transparent approach to Salvador Dalí prints — built for collectors who value documentation over hype.
Our approach · What is an Authentication Report? · Responsibility & transparency · Learn more · FAQ
AuthenticDali was created to address one of the biggest challenges in the Salvador Dalí art market: trust. The market includes legitimate editions, later printings, reproductions, and certificates that vary widely in quality. Collectors are rightfully cautious — especially online.
- Process-based verification (not generic COAs)
- Edition & technique classification recorded
- High-resolution documentation archived
- We do not sell when reasonable doubts remain
Our approach
Rather than relying on a standard Certificate of Authenticity, AuthenticDali provides a documented Authentication Report for every artwork we sell. The goal is simple: help collectors make informed decisions using traceable documentation.
Clarity
We explain what was examined, and how conclusions were reached.
Documentation
We record edition context, technique details, and reference sources.
Traceability
High-resolution visuals and notes are archived for consistency over time.
Restraint
We do not sell artworks if reasonable doubts exist.
What is an Authentication Report?
An Authentication Report is a structured documentation file created for the individual artwork. It focuses on process, evidence, and references — not a one-line declaration.
- Artwork identification details
- Series and edition context
- Published references used
- Medium and print technique notes
- High-resolution photographic documentation
- Date of evaluation
Responsibility & transparency
Authenticating Salvador Dalí prints requires care. Dalí’s graphic works span multiple decades, publishers, and production methods, and the market contains both legitimate and problematic material.
AuthenticDali does not position itself as an official foundation and does not replace scholarly authorities. Instead, we provide responsible documentation that supports authenticity claims in a transparent way.
Learn more
If you want the full, step-by-step framework we use, read: How we authenticate Salvador Dalí artworks.
If you’re exploring Dalí’s most iconic illustrated series, visit: The Divine Comedy collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AuthenticDali Authentication Report?
It is a structured documentation file created for the individual artwork. It outlines what was examined, which references were consulted, and which edition/series characteristics were recorded.
Is this the same as a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)?
Not exactly. A COA is often a short statement. Our report emphasizes process, references, and documentation specific to the artwork, rather than a generic declaration.
Do you verify edition size and technique (etching, woodcut, lithograph)?
Yes. We document edition context and print technique characteristics for each work, based on available published references and known series examples.
Can the report be used for resale or insurance?
The report is intended to accompany the artwork as part of its documentation history. Requirements vary by buyer, marketplace, or insurer, but clear documentation generally improves confidence and traceability.
Is the report issued by the Dalí Foundation?
No. The report is prepared by AuthenticDali as documentation that accompanies the artwork. Collectors are welcome to consult external experts if desired.
Where should I start if I’m collecting Dalí’s Divine Comedy series?
The Divine Comedy is one of Dalí’s most collected illustrated series. You can explore it here: Divine Comedy collection. For the full process framework, see: How we authenticate.
Our philosophy
AuthenticDali exists to promote clarity over hype, documentation over assumptions, and education over shortcuts. An informed collector is a protected collector.