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Regulations for the Archiving Requests

The inclusion in the Archive of one or more Works attributable to Mario Schifano can only be requested via this site, by completing the online form and sending documents, information and digital photographic images. 

The Archivio Mario Schifano Commission expresses its Opinion for the Insertion of the Work in the Archive exclusively through the examination of the transmitted material.
The quality of the photographs, the accuracy and completeness of the documentation are therefore fundamental in order to proceed with issuing the Opinion.

You are therefore requested to scrupulously follow the guide for preparing the files to send, which can be consulted here.

If the documentation and materials required are deemed not to be sufficient to formulate an opinion about authenticity, the Commission may request the direct analysis of the work. In this case, the Archivio will make an appointment with the collector or applicant.

Avviso importante - Cambio IBAN

Si informa che l’IBAN di Art Media Service per i bonifici relativi alle richieste di archiviazione è stato aggiornato.
Il nuovo IBAN è IT96 G 03069 03215 10000 0016537.
Tutte le altre coordinate restano invariate.


Le informazioni complete sono disponibili nella sezione più in basso di questa pagina.

La prossima sessione di Esame si terrà il 24 gennaio 2026.

Si invitano tutti gli interessati ad inviare le Richieste e i relativi file entro il 23 gennaio alle ore 16.00

Il Parere della Commissione verrà comunicato al Richiedente tramite raccomandata nei 40 giorni successivi alla Sessione di Esame.

The Archivio will not respond to emails requesting information or anticipations regarding the outcome of the evaluation.

Requests for the Inclusion of the Work in the Archive may be submitted to the Opinion of the Commission only in the presence of complete documentation and professional quality photographic files.

Opinion from the Commission

The opinion expressed by the Archivio Commission is determined on the basis of the most current knowledge acquired regarding the artistic production of Mario Schifano and can be changed at the discretion of the Archive only in case of significant objective evidence and documented occurred.

Each Opinion on the Inclusion of the Work in the Archive will be given unanimously by the members of the Archivio Commission and signed by the President.

In the 40 days following the Examination Session, the applicant will receive the Opinion expressed by the Commission by registered letter, which may contain either the Number of Insertion in the Archive, or a brief negative opinion on the inclusion of the Work in the Archive.

To start the evaluation of the Requests it is necessary to pay by bank transfer, as a flat-rate reimbursement for expenses and activities related to consulting, the amount corresponding to the type of Work, as indicated in the cost table published opposite.
It is possible to make a single cumulative payment for several Requests made simultaneously.

Even if the Works are not deemed to have the necessary requirements for inclusion in Mario Schifano's General Archive, the payment is not refundable.

The issuance of the opinion constitutes an intellectual work in accordance with articles 2230 and following of the Italian Civil Code.

Costs for the Request for Opinion for Inclusion of the Work in the Archive*

Mixed techniques on paper applied on canvas

  • up to 20x30 cm € 200
  • larger than 20x30 cm € 350

Mixed media on paper (excluding works mounted on frame)

  • larger than 30x42 cm € 200

Mixed techniques on photography, polaroid, b/w photographic prints, screen prints on paper, retouched photocopies and small drawings

  • within A3 format € 130

Screen printing on monotype canvas

  • all formats € 300

Sculpture "Per costruzione di oasi"

  • - € 300

Pottery

  • all formats € 350

Other objects with painting interventions

  • all formats € 350

* VAT included

Technical Report on the Work

The Technical Report is optional and is in addition to the Opinion for the Inclusion of the Work in the Archive.

If the Applicant wishes to obtain the Technical Report on the Work which illustrates in detail the technical-scientific and historical reasons underlying the issuing of the Opinion itself, an explicit request must be made by paying the corresponding amount, in addition to that for the Archiving Request.

The Archivio Mario Schifano does not make economic estimates on works or their sale.

Costs for the Technical Report on the Work*

Additional to the Opinion for Inclusion into the Archive and provided exclusively upon request.

  • € 1.000

* VAT included

Inclusion of the Opera in the Archivio Mario Schifano

L’Opera ritenuta idonea dalla Commissione sarà inserita nell’Archivio Generale di Mario Schifano con un Numero di Inserimento univoco, che verrà comunicato al Richiedente con apposita certificazione, contestualmente all’esito del Parere.

In caso di smarrimento della certificazione, potrà essere rilasciato il duplicato, per una sola volta e a fronte del rimborso spese di Euro 50,00 iva inclusa, ove siano inviati tramite email all’indirizzo archiviazioni@marioschifano.it la seguente documentazione:

  • originale della denuncia di smarrimento della certificazione effettuata presso le autorità competenti
  • documentazione fotografica dell’opera in digitale e in alta risoluzione, composta da: fronte, retro e dettaglio di eventuale firma. I file possono essere inviati tramite WeTransfer o servizio equivalente
  • dimensioni esatte dell’opera
  • copia di un documento di identità di chi fa la denuncia, dunque del proprietario dell’opera
  • copia del bonifico effettuato e dati fiscali per l’intestazione della fattura.

In caso di passaggio di proprietà dell’Opera è possibile richiedere la variazione dei dati nel database dell’Archivio, scrivendo all’indirizzo: archivio@marioschifano.it.
In tal modo l’Archivio Mario Schifano potrà contattare il nuovo proprietario per richiedere il prestito dell’Opera per eventuali e future esposizioni.

The Archive reserves all rights to publish the Work itself.
Any requests for authorization for the reproduction of images of works protected by copyright can be sent directly to S.I.A.E.

The Work will also be published in the Online General Catalog, currently under development, where it will be possible to verify the Archive Entry Number assigned to it.

The Work's file, published in the Online General Catalogue, will or will not contain summary information on the Ownership in accordance with what is written by the Collector in the Archiving Request form, under the heading "Information on Ownership" (Private Collection, Name and Surname of the Collector or other).

The Archivio Mario Schifano guarantees maximum confidentiality of personal information under the Italian Privacy Act in force, will not provide them to third parties and to provide for their cancellation or amendment if the person concerned so requests by mail or by mail / courier.

Procedure for the Archiving Request

To start the request for an Opinion for the Inclusion of the Work in the Archive, it is necessary to send the duly completed online form to the Mario Schifano Archive, followed by the documentation and materials listed on this page.

List of materials and their preparation

Immediately after completing and sending the Request Form, it is necessary to send the files listed here alongside, relating to the documentation and photographs of the Work.

We remind you that in order for the Request for Insertion of the Work into the Archive to be taken into consideration, it is essential to provide images and files of the highest quality.

Please see the example below for details to photograph and how to prepare the shot.

Documents

  • Any previous certifications and documents of origin
  • If there is a certificate of authenticity signed by the Artist, send the image of the front and back.
  • Receipt of the bank transfer to be made in favor of:
    Art Media Service Srl
    Intesa Sanpaolo
    IBAN: IT96 G 03069 03215 10000 0016537
    BIC BCITITMM
    Please indicate the applicant's name and surname in the reason for payment if different from the person making the transfer
    It is possible to make a single cumulative payment for multiple Requests made at the same time.

Color photographs of the Opera taken by a professional photographer

  • Front of the work
  • Back of the work where the entire frame is clearly visible
  • Signature and / or inscriptions if present on the Work
  • If there is a signature or autograph inscriptions on the back, a photograph of the detail is required

Technical requirements of each photo file: 

  • Shot executed in very high definition with professional lighting
  • Minimum resolution of 300 dpi
  • The shortest side of the Opera (and not of the total image) measuring at least 30 cm
  • Tif format; alternatively jpg with minimum compression and maximum quality
Front of the work photographed with professional tools and technique
Enlarged detail
Back and frame
Detail of inscriptions
Label detail

As can be seen in the example:

  1. The work is set up perfectly square and is lit on purpose so that there are no shadows and reflections and colors are faithfully reproduced. 
  2. A color spectrum has been placed at the bottom as a reference. 
  3. The quality of the professional camera allows you to obtain very high resolution images that preserve every detail even if greatly enlarged.

Equal care is also required in photographing the back and details such as the signature and other inscriptions present.

Sending the Request

To send the Request for Inclusion of the Work in the Archive, follow the steps described alongside:

1. Fill out the Online Form

Enter in the appropriate fields all the information in your possession and attach the file of the front of the Work

2. Send all the required files and images in very high resolution including, again, the front of the Opera

Click on the button on the Confirmation Page to use the Archivio's WeTransfer service; alternatively use an equivalent system of your preference by sending the transfer link to: archiviazioni@marioschifano.it

3. Wait for the communication of the Opinion

The Archivio Mario Schifano will communicate the Commission's Opinion to the Applicant within 40 days of the Examination Session, by registered letter.

The Archivio will not respond to emails requesting information or anticipations regarding the outcome of the evaluation.

Send a Request to Include the Work in the Archive

ARCHIVIO MARIO SCHIFANO

Casella postale 30056
00193 Roma

P. Iva 07757701003
Cod. Fisc. 97281270583

archivio@marioschifano.it

The Archivio is not open to the public.

Please do not send reminders or requests for information relating the status of the Archiving and wait for the official communication which is usually sent within 40 days following the meeting of the Commission for evaluations.

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