Art valuation
How Much Is My Painting Worth?
A useful art value estimate is not based on appearance alone. It begins with a plausible identification, then compares the work with relevant sales while accounting for medium, size, subject, condition, provenance, and market demand.
Identify what you have first
An estimate is only as useful as the attribution behind it. Record the artist or school, approximate date, medium, dimensions, subject, signature, labels, and ownership history before comparing prices.
Do not use asking prices as if they were completed sales. Dealer and marketplace listings can remain unsold or include optimistic pricing.
Choose genuinely comparable sales
The strongest comparables involve the same artist and a similar medium, subject, scale, date, condition, and attribution status. A signed oil painting and an unsigned print by the same artist are not interchangeable.
Auction results also need context: buyer's premium, currency, sale date, location, and unusual provenance can all affect the apparent price.
Use a range and match it to the selling route
Art values are normally expressed as a range because the final result depends on the venue and the bidders present on the day. Auction estimates, insurance values, retail prices, and quick-sale expectations answer different questions.
Veriso provides an indicative market range, the evidence behind it, and guidance on suitable selling routes. It is a decision tool, not a formal appraisal for insurance, tax, or legal purposes.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I value a painting from a photo?
A photo-based analysis can provide an indicative range and identify promising next steps. A formal appraisal may require physical inspection and additional provenance or condition research.
Why are online asking prices unreliable?
They show what sellers hope to receive, not what buyers actually paid. Completed auction and sale records are usually more useful comparables.
What most affects a painting's value?
Attribution, authenticity, medium, subject, size, condition, provenance, rarity, and current buyer demand are among the most important factors.
Put the clues together
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