How do you get antique art appraised?

Four Ways to Get a Free, Local Appraisal

1. Attend Appraisal Day at a Local Auction House.
2. Go to a Major Local Antique Show.
3. Attend a Visiting Appraisal Show.
4. Ask Antique Shops and Auction Houses.
5. Know the Item’s History.
6. Check Scope of Appraisal Before Going.
7. Remember Free Appraisal Limitations.
8. Selling Your Appraised Antique.

How much does an art appraisal cost?

Antique or art appraisals cost $250 to $300 on average for a single item. Depending on several factors, you may pay as low as $25 an hour to over $300 an hour.

How do I find an art appraiser?

1. invaluable.com. artprice.com. artnet.com. AskArt.com.
2. American Society of Appraisers. 11107 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 310. Reston, VA 20190.
3. Appraisers Association of America. 212 West 35th Street, 11th Floor South. New York, NY 10001.
4. International Society of Appraisers. 303 West Madison Street, Suite 2650. Chicago, IL 60606.

Can you get art appraised online?

You can apply online for a valuation of both your old and modern works of art, a free expert appraisal will be delivered to you within 48 hours and in complete confidentiality.

How accurate are art appraisals?

One would normally expect that the big auction houses are able to value artworks precisely. However, a look into the data reveals that the accuracy is not as good as one might hope to expect. The spread between the Low and High Estimate averages at 38%.

Where can I get a painting valued?

If the name is not clear you may need to use a professional dealer or auction house to attribute the artwork. If you suspect that your picture is valuable, take it to a specialist fine art auctioneer, such as Bonham’s, Christie’s or Sotheby’s.

Does Christie’s do appraisals?

Christie’s Estates, Appraisals & Valuations provides seamless, streamlined service. We oversee every aspect of a valuation, recognizing and accommodating the many special needs of executors, solicitors and other professional advisors. Christie’s fully illustrated valuation documents are the industry standard.

Is there an app to tell you what something is worth?

The eValuator app determines a realistic average price from items successfully sold in the past weeks. Perfect to find out what you can earn selling something, or to check if a promising bargain really is one.