Artwork Appraisal and Authentication

Preliminary assessment by photo, on-site appraisal

Artwork Appraisal and Authentication

Reports on authenticity, condition and market value; valuations for insurance and estate purposes.

Appraisal from 5,000 TRY

Knowing who made a work you own, when, whether it is original and its current market value matters for sale, insurance and estate division. Our appraisal service runs in two stages.

1. Preliminary assessment (free)

You send photographs of the front, back, signature and frame through the appraisal form. Within three working days our specialists identify the artist and period and give an approximate value range.

2. On-site appraisal (paid)

The work is examined for material, technique, signature, provenance and condition. Optional technical analyses such as microscopy, UV and X-ray can be commissioned. A photographed, signed appraisal report is issued at the end.

Types of report

  • Insurance value report (replacement value)
  • Market/sale value report
  • Estate and inheritance valuation report
  • Authenticity opinion

Appraisal reports are for information; sale prices may vary with market conditions.

For service details, pricing and available dates, you can book a meeting with our advisers from the appointments page or write to us through the contact form; your request is answered within one working day.

Scope of service

  • Free preliminary assessment in three working days
  • Photographed, signed appraisal report
  • Reports for insurance and estate purposes
  • Technical analysis option

Artwork Appraisal and Authentication — get a quote

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Frequently asked questions

How do you guarantee the authenticity of works?
Every work is delivered with a provenance record, conservator's condition report and certificate of authenticity. Works whose authenticity is doubtful are not accepted for sale.
Can I buy works in instalments?
Gallery sales offer 6-12 month instalments via partner banks or three in-house instalments. For auction purchases payment is made in one go within seven days.
What is the auction buyer's premium?
It is 22% of the hammer price at salon auctions and 20% at online auctions; 20% VAT is calculated on the premium. You can see the total in the calculator.
I want to sell my work; where do I start?
Send photographs through the appraisal form. Our specialists give a preliminary view within three working days; then on-site appraisal, reserve price and sales channel (gallery or auction) are set.
Do you ship abroad?
Yes; we ship insured in custom crates to Europe and the US. Customs documents and cultural-property checks are completed by us.
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