The Josef Koudelka Foundation maintains the archives of Josef Koudelka and is focused on the documentation of photographs, books, and objects. The Foundation seeks to build on archival research by engaging collectors, galleries, auction houses and institutions around the world in the expansion of knowledge about Koudelka’s body of work.
Owners of Josef’s Koudelka’s works are invited to submit works for expert authentication by the Foundation. This service is provided free of charge.
Authentication Submission
Please complete the form and provide the following information about the work you wish to have authenticated.
1. Two large black and white (professional quality) photos of the artwork (without the frame or glazing) with a white margin of 3 cm around all edges of the work.
2. One high-resolution colour digital file of the artwork RECTO – VERSO, both sides (without the frame or glazing).
3. The precise measurements of this work.
4. Any detail you might have about this work (provenance, previous owner, photographs of any labels on the back of the work or on the mount, frame, invoice copy, history, origin, etc.).