Museo Orlina warns vs circulating fake sculptures, certificates of authenticity
An individual got an offer to but the supposed work of glass sculpture icon Ramon Orlina
Museo Orlina warned the public against the circulation and sale of fake sculptures falsely attributed to glass sculptor Ramon Orlina in a public notice dated Oct. 9.
“The artworks shown in this post are NOT authentic works by Ramon Orlina, and the accompanying Certificates of Authenticity are forged,” the museum said.
“We urge buyers and collectors to exercise caution when purchasing Orlina artworks. Please purchase only from reliable and established galleries or authorized sources that legitimately sell Ramon Orlina’s works, and verify the authenticity of any artwork before making a purchase.”
The museum also cited Republic Act No. 9105, or the Art Forgery Act of 2001, which penalizes acts such as forging signatures, imitating or reproducing original artworks with intent to deceive, and selling or circulating forged artworks.
Art forgery carries a penalty of imprisonment from six years and one day up to 12 years, and a fine of ₱50,000 to ₱500,000. Additional penalties may apply to responsible corporate officials, art dealers, and gallery owners.
In a separate public notice dated Oct. 30, the UST Atelier Association Inc. thanked an individual who reported a glass sculpture falsely attributed to Orlina after it was offered to him for purchase.
“We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to an individual who recently brought to our attention a glass sculpture falsely attributed to Maestro Ramon Orlina, which was offered to him for purchase,” the association said.
“His vigilance and initiative in reporting the matter are greatly appreciated. We encourage the public to remain cautious and vigilant when encountering artworks being offered online, especially those claiming to be original works of Ramon Orlina.”
The association warned that the circulation of counterfeit artworks and fraudulent documents “not only misleads potential buyers and collectors but also undermines the integrity of the artist’s legacy.”
It likewise cited RA 9105, reiterating the penalties for art forgery, and urged the public to help prevent the circulation of fake artworks.
For inquiries or assistance in verifying the authenticity of Orlina sculptures and their accompanying certificates, buyers and collectors may coordinate directly with Museo Orlina at 0917-107-5958 or (046) 413-2581, and Orlina Atelier at (02) 8781-5918 or (02) 8749-6439.
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