Sell or appraise your art & Antiques
Working with a network of appraisers and auction houses around the world, we can help you valuate your artwork and antiques in a way that makes financial sense. Unlike typical appraisers, who will charge upwards of $150 per item, we provide a 3 options that are cost effective, and is not wasteful on items that are low in value.
Option 1. - Verbal Valuation
We will evaluate your piece, and based on our experience, will determine if a further appraisal is needed. We typically only recommend appraising pieces that are valued at $200 or higher.
Cost - Free
Time required to appraise: usually On the spot
Written appraisal: No
option 2 - Written Appraisal (simple)
We will get a preliminary appraisal done by one of 60 professional appraisals, each specializing in their own category. This preliminary appraisal provides a written document that details the item, and provides a very realistic idea of the price, as these specialists work in the field and have their fingers on the pulse of the market.
Cost - $25 per item
Time required to appraise: 48 hours
Written appraisal: 1 Page
option 3. Written Appraisal (detailed)
If you choose to get a more in depth appraisal, that will include at least 3 comparable sales of the same artist, with dates, auction houses, contact info, our network of appraisers will complete a thorough research and create a truly informative and reliable appraisal.
Cost -$95 per item
Time required to appraise: 1 week
Written appraisal: 3-5 Pages
We specialize in the following categories:
African & Indigenous Art
African & Tribal Art
Australian & Aboriginal Art
Latin & South American Art
Native American Art
Pre-Columbian Art
Antiques & Decorative Art
Carpets & Textiles
Ceramics & Porcelain
Greco-Roman & Egyptian Antiquities
Russian Works of Art & Fabergé
Sculptures
Paintings, Drawings & Prints
Contemporary Art
Drawings
Paintings
Photography
Prints
Asian & Middle Eastern Art
Asian & Middle Eastern Art
Chinese Art
Islamic, Indian & Middle Eastern Art
Japanese Art