If you know the artist's country of origin, you can contact a gallery or museum from that country to see if they have any information or if they can point you in the right direction. If you wish to obtain an official certificate of authentication, you will need to contact an appraiser or visit a museum who offers an authentication service. Make use of local resources and find out if your local community college, public gallery or community center offers any courses on tracking down art and antiques information. Ask questions, but don't be impolite. Many curators and gallery assistants will be glad to help, but only if you do a certain amount of research in advance.
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