Valuation of works of art
Value of artworks, antiques, and collectible pieces combining market research, provenance, condition, and attribution analysis.
Scope
What this service includes
- Inspection of the piece and conservation condition analysis
- Provenance research, catalogue references, and auction results
- Market value or replacement cost report depending on purpose
- Documentation useful for insurance, estates, or donations
Real cases
When do you need it?
Insure the collection
Insurers require current values for paintings, sculptures, or antiques to issue a policy.
Inheritances and successions
Estate division that includes art: a fair value is needed for equitable distribution among heirs.
Sale or donation
You're putting a work up for sale or donating it to an institution and need documented value for negotiation or tax deduction.
Frequent questions
Frequently asked questions
What factors determine the value of a work?
Authorship and attribution, documented provenance, conservation condition, rarity, and recent market results for comparable works.
Do you value unsigned pieces?
Yes. Without a signature, value depends on school, period, and quality; provenance research becomes more important. We always state the degree of certainty of the report.
Do you issue certificates for insurance?
Yes. The report includes the format accepted by insurers with replacement value and photographs of the piece.
What is your collection worth?
Value artworks and antiques with serious market research.