About us
Who We Are
Munich Art Research is an interdisciplinary team of experienced provenance researchers with an international network. We combine scholarly expertise with practical experience in the art market and at research institutions.
Our Mission
We assist private art collectors, museums, and the art trade with all matters related to provenance research and restitution—discreetly, with a focus on solutions, and in accordance with the highest international research standards.
What We Do
From the initial assessment to the implementation of restitution agreements, we are here to support you. Our work is characterized by discretion, transparency, expertise, and carefully documented results.
Our Approach
Preliminary Assessment
Free initial assessment and transparent cost estimate. Recommendation of the appropriate course of action.
Risk Assessment
Initial professional review of larger collections to identify potential issues.
Preliminary Investigation
Thorough examination of works of art based on literature, databases, findings on the reverse side, and ownership history.
In-depth research
Customized, international provenance research in cases where there are specific grounds for suspicion.
Report & Consultation
Comprehensive documentation of the results, plus a personal consultation on next steps.
Restitution Support
Assistance with restitution negotiations or the clarification of questions regarding authenticity and provenance, through to the finalization of the contract.
Why Munich Art Research?
All team members have many years of extensive experience in provenance research, heir tracing, and negotiating legally sound restitution agreements. Munich Art Research also possesses extensive expertise in authenticity research.
Access to archives, databases, and research partners worldwide, plus a highly specialized team: At Munich Art Research, you can count on provenance research experts for a variety of geographic contexts. This enables us to find solutions even to complex problems.
We take the strict confidentiality and handling of every provenance research case very seriously. We handle every provenance research project with the utmost discretion. Upon request, this can also be confirmed in a separate written agreement.
Not all looted art is the same. Every case is different. This requires a tailored approach for each individual work of art. Munich Art Research always provides customized research that is meticulously tailored to each case. The goal of our experienced team is always to find a sustainable and meaningful solution.
Even the best research is only as valuable as its documentation. At Munich Art Research, we therefore place the highest priority on thorough, complete, sustainable, and transparent documentation of all work performed. In this way, our provenance research provides a reliable basis for decision-making regarding next steps.
We want to do more than just provenance research—we want to solve your problem. We resolve cases of suspected provenance issues professionally, develop concrete solutions, and, if desired, provide expert guidance through the restitution process.