A person who, with intent to defraud, deceive, or injure another, makes, utters, or issues a certificate of authenticity, or any similar written instrument for a work of fine art attesting to material facts that the work does not in fact possess, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Falsifying certificates of authenticity or any similar written instrument
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-62-10., under Chapter 5-62 Works of Art — Artists’ Rights.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-62-10.