Note to other artists: JOHN VIAS DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES. DISTRIBUTION OF THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. JOHN VIAS PROVIDES THIS INFORMATION ON AN “AS-IS” BASIS. JOHN VIAS MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, AND DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ITS USE.

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

Sample Certificate of Authenticity

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"

Print size: 24"x30"

Year image was captured: 2005

Year print was produced: 2009

Year edition was consigned: 2005

Print number: 4

Artist proofs: 2

Edition size: 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: ____________