Sygnowane

Sygnowane is a Polish term used to describe items that bear a signature or autograph, usually from the creator, designer, or maker. The word comes from the verb sygnować, meaning to sign or mark with a signature or symbol. In practice, sygnowane objects are often treated as authenticated goods, where the presence of a signature or maker’s mark adds provenance and potential value.

The term is commonly applied in art and publishing. In the arts, sygnowane works include paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures that carry the artist’s signature, typically placed near the bottom or on the verso. In printmaking and limited editions, sygnowane copies may also be numbered to indicate edition size, reinforcing authenticity and collectability. In publishing, sygnowane books refer to copies autographed by the author, which are popular among collectors and may command higher prices. The concept extends to other domains, such as photography, music scores, or memorabilia, where items are marked with an autograph or official signature.

Authentication and provenance are central to the value of sygnowane items. Collectors consider the genuineness of the signature, the quality of the autograph, the condition of the item, and its documented history. Certificates of authenticity, provenance records, and expert appraisal can influence price and market confidence. Forgeries and misattribution can significantly affect value and credibility.

See also: autograph, signature, limited edition, provenance, catalog raisonné. Sygnowane remains a practical descriptor in catalogs and auctions, signaling that a work or object bears the creator’s mark.