X-Ray Examination

Do you own a valuable painting? Sometimes, what lies beneath the surface holds the key to its true worth, and Art Experts uses X-ray technology to reveal it.

For over a century—since its first documented use in Frankfurt in 1896—X-ray technology has been revolutionizing art authentication by revealing hidden secrets:

• Underdrawings and compositional changes (pentimenti)
• Reused canvases and concealed signatures
• Evidence of past restorations
• Material composition and working techniques

How It Works:

Much like medical X-rays, this non-invasive process examines different layers:

1. Stereo radiography (standard X-ray): Reveals structural elements
2. Autoradiography (beta particles): Detects finer material details.

Accessible to All:

Don't know where to get your artwork X-rayed? Options abound:

• Medical facilities (hospitals, clinics)
• Specialized centers (imaging labs, industrial radiologists)
• Even veterinary and dental offices for smaller works

Why It Matters:

A single scan can sometimes provide definitive authentication evidence, making X-rays one of the most powerful tools Art Experts employs for uncovering an artwork's true history.

Art Experts applies a complete range of verification methods—from advanced imaging technologies like X-rays to meticulous archival research and systematic comparative analysis—to deliver authoritative authentications of your artwork.