Frequently Asked Questions

IDMETRY is a independent and impartial third-party certifier specialized in ultra-precise scientific analysis of artworks. Using our patented technology, we create a unique and unforgeable digital fingerprint of each analyzed artwork, enabling with certainty its identification over time.

No. IDMETRY does not provide artwork attribution services. We exclusively perform objective scientific measurements of the physical properties of artworks. While our data may serve as a valuable tool for art history experts in their attribution research, this is not our area of intervention.

Our patented technology analyzes up to 54 billion points per 11 square ft across 8 distinct parameters. This micrometric, multispectral, and multidimensional mapping creates a unique signature that is impossible to reproduce or forge. It’s the unique fingerprint of the artwork.

Our certification provides irrefutable proof in numerous situations:

  • Museum loans: Documenting the exact condition of an artwork before and after transport
  • Disputes and claims: Providing objective proof of the artwork’s condition at a specific date
  • Preventive conservation: Tracking evolution and detecting alterations over time
  • Commercial transactions: Guaranteeing authenticity and condition during acquisitions
  • Insurance: Precisely documenting condition for insurance policies

As a neutral third-party certifier, our reports constitute objective technical evidence that can be used in legal proceedings, insurance appraisals, or dispute resolution.

Yes. Our ultra-mobile equipment allows us to operate anywhere in the world. We travel directly on-site to analyze artworks, thus avoiding the risks associated with transporting the artworks. The only requirement is that the safety of our technicians and equipment is guaranteed.

Yes. Our technology adapts to all artwork dimensions, from miniatures to monumental frescoes. The fact that an artwork is hung on a wall does not prevent its analysis thanks to our patented processes specially developed by IDMETRY.

In the vast majority of cases, we perform analysis directly on-site. However, in very rare situations, certain specific analyses may require moving the artwork to our equipped laboratory. We evaluate each case individually and always prioritize on-site analysis.

To ensure optimal quality of our analyses, we need:

  • A suitable workspace with a flat surface
  • Adequate lighting
  • Stable temperature and humidity
  • Absence of vibrations during measurements
  • Secure access to the artwork

Our technology is 100% non-invasive: zero contact, zero risk. We use no chemicals, no dangerous radiation. The artwork is never touched or altered in any way. This is one of the great advantages of our method.

Our pricing depends on several factors:

  • Artwork size: Calculated per square meter
  • Geographic location: Variable travel costs
  • Number of specific analyses: According to requested parameters
  • Intervention complexity: Accessibility, special conditions
  • Certification analysis: €800 per analysis per square meter
  • Minimum of 3 different analyses included in our basic certification
  • Minimum travel costs: €500 in France and Europe
  • Comparison report: €800 (to compare artwork condition between two analyses)
  • Every IDMETRY basic certification protocol includes:

    • 3 different types of analyses
    • A creation of the unique digital fingerprint of the artwork
    • A detailed report
    • Secure data storage (for the first year)
    • Access to our verification service
  • For interventions outside Europe, travel costs are calculated by quote based on destination. These costs include transport of our specialized equipments, accommodation, and technician travel. A 50% deposit is required upon order for international interventions.

Yes, we offer discounts for collection analysis. Quotes are customized based on the number of artworks, their location, and the nature of requested analyses. Please contact us for a collection certification project.

The first year of storage is included in the certification price. Beyond that, an annual subscription is necessary to maintain access to our data and verification services. Data is stored under maximum security conditions, offline and disconnected from any internet-connected server.

  • Email: contact@idmetry.com
  • Data Protection: DPO@idmetry.com
  • Phone : +33 1 85 08 80 04

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