Note to other artists: Partly because my Certificate of Authenticy has never been legally challenged and thus, successfully defended, I cannot vouch for its legal robustness. Any use of it by you is entirely at your own risk.

I suggest instead you seek an attorney familiar with CoA’s in your state, especially as different states establish different requirements.

This is a sample of the Certificate of Authenticity that accompanies each limited edition print. Please contact me for the print number of any image you’re interested in purchasing.

Title: "Bench and Poles"

Nominal print size: 24"x30"

Year print was produced: 2008

Year image was captured: 2005

Year edition was consigned: 2005

Number of this print: 4

Artist Proofs: 2

Size of edition: 10

Total edition size: 12

Other editions: 32"x40", ed. of 5; 24"x30", ed. of 10; 16"x20", ed. of 20; 11"x14" and 8"x10", open editions

Medium: Chromogenic print

Paper: Fuji Crystal Archive

This certifies that this print is an authentic, limited edition LightJet print made from an original photographic image captured on film by John Vias. The print is hand signed, dated, and numbered by the artist.

Fine materials are used to assure long lasting beauty, and to protect your investment in fine art. To properly care for your print, protect it from strong ultraviolet radiation such as direct sunlight. With proper care and handling, your framed print will last for many years to come.

When all limited editions run out, the master will not be destroyed so the image can be used for other purposes such as licensing.

All copyrights in the work of fine art this certificate accompanies are reserved to the artist. Reproductions may not be made without permission.

This is to certify that all information and the statements contained herein are true and correct.

Artist’s signature: ______________________  Date: ____________