Frequently Asked Questions


Sapiens Masterpieces is a limited company registered in England and Wales.

It curates, mints and owns public domain NFTs of historically significant artworks on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

NFTs are permanent, tamper-proof entries on a blockchain that certify the ownership and authenticity of a digital file.

Each NFT references a faithful digital reproduction of a painting that is legally in the public domain in the United Kingdom. While the underlying artworks are free of copyright, their authenticated and timestamped presence on-chain establishes provenance and rarity.

For a thorough walkthrough of what crypo, NFTs and specifically Sapiens Masterpieces NFTs, please refer to Education.

Generally, not in the United Kingdom.

Copyright law underwent key legal clarifications in the past 40 years, namely that faithful representations of public domain artworks are not eligible for copyright.

For a detailed overview of copyright, originality, and related legal principles, please see Legal.

Their historical and (with NFTs) digital significance.

For instance, Sapiens Masterpieces minted the first-ever XRPL NFT representing a high-quality image of Girl with a Pearl Earring. Because blockchain entries are immutable, no earlier NFT of that artwork can ever exist, creating a built-in rarity similar to early postage stamps, coins, or first editions of books. Each piece's scarcity and cultural importance underpin its value.

Value appreciation is not guaranteed, for more information, please see Pricing.

NFTs from Sapiens Masterpieces can be purchased directly on-chain via trusted XRPL marketplaces such as xrp.cafe.

Please see below the xrp.cafe marketplace links for The Original Collection, as well as for The Sister Collection.

Yes. Sapiens Masterpieces LTD issues official invoices for all NFT sales. Please visit invoicing for more information.

Interests are aligned through various routes.

  • Value linkage: The most significant artworks remain unlisted for sale, anchoring the overall value of the Sapiens Masterpieces ecosystem.
  • Royalties: A 2.5% royalty applies to all secondary sales within the Sister Collection, encouraging sustained trading activity.
  • Metaverse presence: Sapiens Masterpieces maintains a growing footprint within the xSpectar Metaverse, ensuring enduring visibility, engagement, and ecosystem growth.