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CESAAR offers a scientific analysis and dating solution dedicated to works of art, historic monuments and archaeology.
A privileged partner of museums, galleries and collectors, CESAAR is aimed more generally at anyone wishing to date, authenticate or establish the provenance of a work of art.


As legacies of the past, ancient paintings, sculptures and monuments raise the question of what is important to pass on to future generations. According to the UNESCO definition, cultural heritage refers to artefacts, monuments, group of buildings and sites, and museums that are distinguished by their various values including their symbolic, historical, artistic, aesthetic, ethnological or anthropological scientific and social significance. Acting as an identify factor, cultural heritage is a political issue and helps to build the whole humanity, a nation, a civilization, a tribe, a village or a family.

Fully aware of this challenge, the laboratory is committed to developing in-depth knowledge enhanced by the most advanced technologies. This combination is helping to secure CESAAR’s position in the field of science for art.

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Particularly sensitive and committed, the laboratory team respects the works entrusted to it. The utmost care is taken, and the necessary manipulations are carried out meticulously, with the utmost respect for the integrity of the object.

CESAAR shares with its clients the responsibility that infuses every piece of heritage. Each request is dealt with according to an identified protocol. A precise diagnosis is made and proposed steps are detailed beforehand. This fluide exchange leads to an insightful answer.

LES FONDATEURS
Nicolas' bioNicolas' bio

Archaeometer and Art Historian by training, Nicolas scientific expertise was perfected by Bertrand Duboscq (MSMAP Laboratory), a pioneer in microanalysis applied to art objects and ancient materials.
Twelve years of exchanges and the passing on of know-how, methodology and scientific rigour that have gone hand in hand with the reputation of the MSMAP laboratory and are the values that CESAAR stands for today.

Romain's bioRomain's bio

« CESAAR is a culmination of a demanding career »
A true expert in commercial sales and marketing strategy, Romain de Lestapis has assisted numerous organisations in their development. His works extends internationally, specialising in the European, US, Middle Eastern and Asian markets.
Drawing on this wealth of cultures, Romain de Lestapis is a citizen of the world whose ancestry is strongly marked by art history, culture and heritage.

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EXPERTISE

Results provided are marked by the precision and reliability for which CESAAR laboratory is renowned. Its international reputation is based on the exhaustive range of analytical services required to authenticate and date works of arts. Its globalised approach and active role (open source) within the international scientific community mean that CESAAR has access to the most advanced references and the most complete corpus (open data).

A BESPOKE ADVICE- A UNIVERSAL EXPERTISE

Trust is essential to any collaboration hence CESAAR basically proceeds by quotation. Each request is the subject of a tailor-made approach that is independent of the work’s market value. In any case, CESAAR provides universal advice and delivers an intelligible response.

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OUR VALUES

CESAAR is committed to a rigorous methodology which provides the scientific insight required.

CESAAR mobilises a network of multidisciplinary resources, guaranteeing an objective scientific approach. Each expert intervenes on the basis of his or her skills and scientific contribution to the field of expertise involved.
CESAAR coordinates a range of cutting-edge technologies to ensure the best possible conditions for expert appraisal.
CESAAR provides access to its documentary resources and to the knowledge bases accumulated during each appraisal.

The analysis services offered by CESAAR are carried out in accordance with scientific ethics. The laboratory is committed to transparency, independence and confidentiality.

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