Provenance and certificates

Woza Art is deciding what to build next, and your answers help. It takes about three minutes, and you can skip anything marked optional.

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Your name

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An artistI run or work at a galleryBothSomething else

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Every work already leaves a trail: submission, approval, catalogue and sale. Imagine a certificate of provenance issued from that record.

Is this a problem for you today?

Yes, a real oneOccasionallyNot reallyNot sure

How do you handle it today? (optional)

How much would you value this?

1 · Not useful to me2 · Slightly useful3 · Useful4 · Very useful5 · I would choose a platform for this

Do buyers ask for a certificate or proof of provenance? (optional)

OftenSometimesRarelyNever

How is one produced today? (optional)

The gallery writes itThe artist supplies itWe don't issue them

If an artist resale royalty came into force, would you want sale records ready for it? (optional)

YesNoNot sure

What would it have to do to be worth using? (optional)

What would make you not want it? (optional)