Autentyczność jako pierwszy warunek wartości dzieł sztuki i dziedzictwa : nowoczesne metody identyfikacji w badaniach autentyczności dzieł sztuki

Authenticity of the artwork is the first condition for proper valuation of the object. It can be verified through historical and stylistic analyses and by using forensic science methods. Advantages and limitations of different forensic methods are assessed in the paper. The most important and presently developing physicochemical techniques for art work investigations, such as LA-ICP-MS and synchrotron radiation based methods, are discussed. Subjects with the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary for art valuation are identified. The activities of the appraisers of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and forensic experts in Poland are especially highlighted. Additionally, utilization and perception of different forensic methods and evidences used within authenticity investigations of artworks are studied through analysis of files from court in criminal cases