How to Tell Whether a Gallery Is Legitimate

A credible seller should be able to identify itself, explain its authority to sell the work, provide object details and written terms, and use a payment process that survives independent verification.

• Confirm the gallery's legal name, address, staff, and long-standing contact channels.
• Check the artist's official channels for the claimed relationship.
• Request an invoice that identifies the exact artwork and seller.
• Read return, condition, shipping, tax, and authenticity terms before paying.
• Verify bank details through a trusted phone number you obtained independently.

Pause if facts change, pressure replaces documentation, or the seller refuses to put material terms in writing. No checklist can eliminate fraud or title risk.

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