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Would You Like to Have a Work of Art Valued?

Send us photographs and information about your painting, sculpture, jewellery, watch, fine wine or other collectable. Expertisez Enchères will review your request and provide an initial valuation free of charge, with no obligation to sell.

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Valuation and Expertise at Expertisez Enchères

Before being presented at auction, each lot entrusted to Expertisez Enchères is assessed according to its nature and the information available.

Our auctioneers and the specialists we consult examine the property’s characteristics, condition, known provenance and relevant market in order to prepare a description and auction estimate.

The available information is presented in the auction catalogue. Prospective buyers may also request additional photographs or information before bidding.

What Is the Difference Between a Valuation and an Appraisal?

The Valuation

A valuation is an assessment of the price that a property may achieve on the auction market at a particular time. It is generally expressed as a low and high estimate.

It does not guarantee the price that will ultimately be achieved, as the result depends on the bidders participating in the auction.

The Appraisal

An appraisal involves a more detailed examination of the property: presumed artist or maker, period, technique, materials, dimensions, condition, signatures, marks and available provenance.

Depending on the nature of the property, additional research, analysis or consultation may be required before an attribution or description can be confirmed.

Our Specialist Areas

Paintings and works on paper Paintings, drawings, watercolours, gouaches, prints, lithographs and other graphic works.
Sculpture and bronzes Modern and contemporary sculpture, bronzes, statues, editions and other sculpted objects.
Jewellery Rings, bracelets, necklaces, precious stones and antique, modern or signed jewellery.
Watches Antique, modern and collectable watches, including models by leading watchmakers.
Fine wines and spirits Fine wines, champagne, cognac, whisky and other collectable bottles, subject to their condition and storage history.
Fashion, vintage and luxury leather goods Bags, accessories, luxury pieces and collectable leather goods, including Hermès and other leading houses.

How Is an Auction Estimate Determined?

Each work or object is unique. Several factors are considered together when assessing its value on the market.

The artist, house or maker Recent results for comparable property provide an initial indication, but are not sufficient on their own to determine value.
Period and quality The date of creation, period within the artist’s career, subject, composition and quality of execution are considered.
Technique and materials Oil, watercolour, drawing, bronze, stone, precious metal, gemstones, watch movements and other materials influence the relevant market.
Dimensions and format Size, format, weight and any presentation or transport constraints may affect value.
Condition Wear, restoration, damage, losses, oxidation and alterations are considered insofar as they are visible or known.
Provenance and documentation Invoices, certificates, archives, exhibitions and ownership history may help document the property.
Rarity and demand The frequency with which comparable property appears on the market and current collector demand are also considered.
Comparable auction results Recent auction results are analysed while accounting for differences in quality, dimensions, condition and provenance.

How Is a Lot Prepared for Auction?

Examination of the Property

The property and available documents are examined. Photographs, measurements and observations are recorded in preparation for its description.

Research and Valuation

The property’s characteristics are compared with available information and auction results for genuinely comparable works or objects.

Catalogue and Auction

Once accepted, the lot is described, photographed and included in the catalogue with its estimate and information relevant to prospective bidders.

Why Can Two Works by the Same Artist Have Different Values?

A signature or the artist’s name alone is not sufficient to determine value. Period, subject, technique, dimensions, quality, condition, provenance and market demand can create substantial differences between two apparently similar works.

An estimate must therefore be based on an examination of the property itself and on genuinely relevant comparisons, rather than on a general price associated with the artist’s name.

Do You Own a Work of Art or a Collectable?

A buyer may later become a seller. You can send Expertisez Enchères photographs, dimensions, visible signatures or marks, together with any available information about the provenance of your property.

This initial valuation request is free of charge and does not commit you to selling.

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