Appraisal and purchase of paintings at auction.
With a wealth of experience assessing and purchasing paintings at
auction we can offer advice on clients' prospective purchases both
at auction and from other sources. There are many factors that affect
the value and desirability of paintings. We can offer our professional
judgement on matters such as authenticity, condition and the value
of the work.
The condition of a painting is critical when assessing
its value, yet it is surprising how commonly we find that condition
reports are very sketchy, providing superficial detail and very little
insight. We analyse the work in depth, determining factors such as such
as whether a canvas has been re-lined, to what extent the paint is original
and whether there is any amount of restoration or in painting. In short,
with experience not just in dealing in paintings but also vetting pictures
at top London Fairs, we can therefore offer a private collector a service
which enables him to excercise his judgement with the eye of a top art
market professional.
We can arrange to view paintings with you or on your behalf,
we can discuss the merits of particular works of art with you and we
can negotiate the purchase on your behalf. We can also administrate
payment and provide estimates for restoration, framing, shipping and
hanging. We can also provide less detailed reports based on digital
images or photographs within the constraints that this allows.
Framing & Restoration
We have experts in the field of restoration and relining paintings.
We also have an excellent service or restoration and conservation of
watercolours and works on paper. Our restorers are acknowledged experts
with many years' experience in their field. We provide written estimates
before proceeding with any restoration work.
Valuations
We provide valuations for sale, insurance and probate. We can also arrange
professional photography for record purposes
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