For Artists

A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies every original work sold through ArtRewards. This page explains what a COA is, why it is required, when it must be included, who may issue it, and the information it should contain. Understanding these points helps you document each piece correctly and gives collectors the assurance they expect from an original work

What a Certificate of Authenticity Is

A Certificate of Authenticity, or COA, is a signed document that certifies the authenticity of an original artwork. It records the essential details of a piece and confirms that it is a genuine, original work by the artist named.

For a collector, the COA is more than a formality. It is the provenance document that travels with the work, substantiating its origin and supporting its value over time.

Why It Is Required

ArtRewards is a curated marketplace where collectors acquire original art with confidence. The COA is central to that assurance.

Requiring a certificate with every original work serves two purposes:

• Collector assurance. The COA gives the buyer documented proof that the piece they have acquired is authentic and original.
• Marketplace integrity. A consistent standard of documentation across the platform protects the reputation of the collection as a whole and protects you as the artist behind the work.

When It Must Be Included

A signed COA must ship with every original artwork sold through the platform. The certificate should be prepared in advance and included in the package alongside the work itself, so that it reaches the collector together with their purchase.

Treating the COA as a standard part of fulfilment ensures that no original piece arrives without the documentation a collector expects.

Who May Issue the Certificate

You have two options for the source of the certificate:

• A COA issued by ArtRewards. A certificate signed by ArtRewards that certifies the authenticity of the original work.
• A COA generated by you. A certificate you prepare and sign yourself for the work.

Either is acceptable, provided the certificate is signed and accompanies the original piece. The choice rests with you.

What a COA Should Contain

A well-prepared certificate records the information a collector needs to identify and document the work with precision. For each piece, your COA should include:

• The title of the artwork
• The artist's name
• The medium and materials used to create the work
• The dimensions of the piece
• The year the work was created
• A statement of authenticity, confirming the work is an original by the artist named
• A signature — yours, or that of ArtRewards, where the certificate is issued by the platform
• The date the certificate is issued

Complete, accurate certificates strengthen both the documentation of your individual works and the overall standard of the marketplace.

Related Pages

To see how the Certificate of Authenticity connects to the wider selling process, continue with these pages:

• Shipping Responsibilities — packaging standards, timelines, and fulfilment expectations
• Pricing and Listing Standards — how to price your work and present accurate listings
• Artist Payments and Payouts — payout timing, methods, taxes, and refunds