> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.storehouses.app/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Fine Art > Complete guide to tracking paintings, sculptures, prints, and art collections in Storehouses ## Overview Track your fine art collection with detailed fields for artist, medium, dimensions, provenance, and authentication. Perfect for collectors, galleries, and enthusiasts managing paintings, sculptures, prints, and mixed media works. * Artist attribution and signature tracking * Medium and technique documentation * Dimensions and framing details * Certificate of authenticity * Provenance history * Exhibition and publication records * Market value tracking ## Adding Fine Art Click "Add Item" from your dashboard or go to [storehouses.app/add](https://storehouses.app/add) Choose "Fine Art" as the category Fill in artist, medium, year created, dimensions, and authentication Upload photos, certificates of authenticity, and provenance documents Click "Save Item" to add to your collection ## Fine Art Fields ### Artist Information Name of the artist or creator **Examples:** * Pablo Picasso * Claude Monet * Andy Warhol * Unknown (19th Century French School) * After Rembrandt Use standard art historical naming conventions ### Work Details Materials and technique used **Examples:** * Oil on canvas * Acrylic on board * Bronze sculpture * Watercolor on paper * Mixed media on canvas * Lithograph * Giclée print * Charcoal on paper Be specific about both the medium and the support Year the work was created **Examples:** * 1889 (exact year) * c. 1920 (circa) * 1960s (decade) * 19th century (period) Physical dimensions of the work **Format:** Height × Width (× Depth for sculpture) **Examples:** * "24 × 36 inches" * "60 × 80 cm" * "12 × 15 × 8 inches (sculpture)" * "Sight: 20 × 28 inches; Frame: 28 × 36 inches" Include both image and frame dimensions when relevant ### Authentication Signature details **Examples:** * "Signed lower right" * "Signed and dated 'Monet 1889' lower left" * "Unsigned" * "Estate stamp on reverse" * "Monogrammed" Whether a certificate of authenticity exists **Documentation to track:** * Certificate from artist or estate * Gallery certificate * Catalogue raisonné inclusion * Expert authentication letter * Provenance documentation ### Provenance Ownership history of the work **Include:** * Previous owners with dates * Gallery or auction sales * Exhibition history * Literature references * Catalogue raisonné numbers **Example:** ``` Artist's studio Galerie Bernheim-Jeune, Paris, 1920 Private collection, New York, 1920-1985 Christie's New York, May 1985, lot 45 Private collection, acquired 1985 ``` Provenance is critical for authentication and value. Document thoroughly. ## Types of Fine Art * Oil paintings * Acrylics * Watercolors * Gouache * Tempera * Encaustic * Bronze * Marble * Wood * Mixed media * Kinetic * Installation * Drawings * Prints (lithographs, etchings, screenprints) * Watercolors * Pastels * Photographs * Original prints * Limited editions * Artist proofs (A/P) * Giclées * Posters * Vintage prints * Modern prints * Limited editions * Chromogenic prints * Platinum prints * Installations * Video art * Digital art * NFT-linked works * Assemblage ## Tracking Examples ### Example 1: Oil Painting Landscape with Figures - 19th Century Attributed to Camille Corot Oil on canvas c. 1860 24 × 32 inches Signed lower left "Corot" Yes - Comité Corot certificate *** ### Example 2: Limited Edition Print Andy Warhol - Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn) Andy Warhol Screenprint on paper 1967 36 × 36 inches From the edition of 250, this: 125/250 Signed and numbered in pencil lower right *** ### Example 3: Bronze Sculpture Henry Moore - Reclining Figure Henry Moore Bronze with brown patina 1969 12 × 24 × 10 inches Edition of 9, this: 5/9 Inscribed with foundry mark and edition number ## Best Practices Maintain ownership history: * All previous owners * Dates of acquisition/sale * Gallery and auction records * Exhibition history * Publication references * Catalogue raisonné numbers **Why:** Provenance establishes authenticity and affects value Capture detailed images: * Full work (front) * Signature close-up * Reverse/back * Frame (if applicable) * Condition issues * Labels and stamps * Certificate of authenticity Professional photography is recommended for high-value works Protect your art: * Climate control (65-70°F, 45-55% humidity) * Avoid direct sunlight * Use UV-filtering glass for framed works * Proper hanging hardware * Archival storage materials * Professional packing for transport Poor storage conditions can significantly damage art and reduce value Keep authentication documents: * Certificates of authenticity * Expert letters * Catalogue raisonné inclusion * Gallery certificates * Purchase receipts * Condition reports Store copies in Storehouses Secure Storage For valuable art: * Get professional appraisals * Specialized fine art insurance * Update valuations regularly * Document condition thoroughly * Consider all-risk coverage ## Common Questions **Valuation methods:** * Professional appraisals * Auction comparables * Gallery pricing * Online databases (Artnet, Artprice) * Insurance valuations **Factors affecting value:** * Artist reputation * Provenance * Condition * Size and medium * Subject matter * Market trends **Recommended frequency:** * High-value works: Every 3-5 years * Insurance purposes: Every 3 years * For estate planning: Update as needed * After significant market changes Track market trends for artists in your collection **Provenance matters because:** * Establishes authenticity * Traces ownership history * Can add value (famous collections) * Required for some auction sales * Important for legal title * Helps with authentication disputes ## Next Steps Start cataloging your collection Browse your artworks Create art collections Generate art reports