Gallery Partners Object Registry
A digital registry that documents fine objects in a structured, traceable and verifiable way. Initially focused on facsimiles and bibliophile works.
Why a registry?
Anyone who owns, sells, insures or bequeaths a fine object needs reliable information: what exactly is it, in what condition, with what history? The registry gathers this information in an object file and makes it verifiable through a register ID and a QR code.
Who sees what?
Owner details are never public. Object details appear in the public search only if the owner approves. You see your complete file, including our market estimate, with your private access code or in the owner portal. The QR code on the certificate only shows publicly whether the certificate is valid.
The route to registration
Application or appointment
Online application with photos, or an appointment for in-person recording.
Owner assignment
We assign the object to its client and verify authorisation.
Photographic documentation
Overall views, details and special features.
Object features
Format, material, production and condition.
Bibliographic record
Creator, publisher, edition, edition size and copy.
Historical research
The original, its origin and context.
Provenance
Documentation of existing provenance information.
Internal review
Checked by a second member of staff.
Release
Public details agreed with the owner.
Register ID
Assignment of the individual register number.
QR code
Linked to the certificate verification page.
Certificate of registration
Issue of the digital and printable certificate.
Documented or examined?
Documented
Details we have recorded and checked against existing documents. They describe the object but are not a professional confirmation.
Professionally examined
Details examined on the object itself by us or an independent expert. Every certificate lists these details individually.
