The art history of our world is filled with acclaimed artists who have made a name for themselves for using that is gifted to them. Most of their work sells for thousands or even millions on renowned auction houses. The dilemma of most collectors are the authenticity of the historical art for sale.

Most online auction houses are flooded with artworks that unknowingly has no glimmer of authenticity on it. Some people will forge some artworks by famous painters hoping to sell it for thousands of dollars to the innocent buyers. At times, there is an expensive market for never before seen artworks by highly renowned artists such as Picasso, Rembrandt, Renoir and so on.

The best defense you have to fight such scam is knowledge. By hiring an appraiser of art who is keen on the easily pointing out the fraudulent nature in majority of online auctions. They are adept on this matter with the years of experience that they have and personal effort to study this field.

First off, look up the artists involved for information that helps your probing. If indeed Michelangelo had some unpublished work, it has definitely been documented elsewhere by the credible bodies. If a piece is already part of any museum permanent collection, chances are the real thing is still inside that museum not up for random auction.

Furthermore, do not get confused with terminologies because some will veil the forgery with complicated descriptive wordings. The descriptive wording by is the most valid thing that you can get from the real artist. Do not let yourself be taken into confusion with misleading wordings such as in the manner of, attributed to and after. It is an uncommon sight to see the artist name in the main heading of the ad.

Naming names, locations and dates are the best indication that the seller is incapable of providing anything to prove its authenticity. Be wary of the origin of the painting before negotiating anything. If it is uncovered from a church then most likely a documented information regarding it is available.

Furthermore, know what market values are of those piece. Again this once again involves research over the internet. If you are wise enough to consider the final amounts that the auction usually settled, paying first for a certified information before going with bid is a good way to do it.

Lastly, if you think it just simply sounds too good for it to be true then chances are it is fake. Sometimes common sense can save from foolish decisions we usually take. If there are no known collectors bidding for an unknown Raphael masterpiece then it is not the genuine art.

The next time you go shopping for historical art for sale in auctions then it is best to use your brain. Do not be fooled by the masters in trickery. Help defend yourself with the suffice information.