Yves Saint Laurent - Authentification

The Yves Saint Laurent - Authentification Committee is responsible for verifying the authenticity of graphic works by Yves Saint Laurent (excluding LOVE-type prints and posters) for individuals, institutions and auction houses. It will be chaired by Ms. Maxime Catroux, Vice President of the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent, and will work closely with a scientific advisory team.

The Committee recommends that the couturier’s drawings be authenticated prior to any sale, donation or other transfer of ownership. The owner of the work should submit a complete file - including the necessary form, high definition images of the work and proof of its provenance - at least fifteen days prior to the meeting of the Committee, which will take place three times a year.

The opinion of the Yves Saint Laurent - Authentification Committee will be communicated within fifteen days after the Committee has met. If authenticity has been proven, a certificate will be issued, signed and stamped by the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent. This certificate does not authorize the dissemination or circulation of a hitherto unseen work by Yves Saint Laurent; a separate application is required for this purpose.

The next Yves Saint Laurent - Authentification Committee will be held on January 21, 2025.

Contact :
ysl-authentification@fondation-pb-ysl.com