We offer expert valuations of paintings, prints and sculpture, helping you identify your artwork, understand its value, and choose the best route to market to achieve the highest possible price.
With a highly experienced and knowledgeable team, we are able to appraise works from all periods and countries. Whether you are considering a sale, require an insurance valuation, or need a probate appraisal, we provide clear, independent advice tailored to your circumstances.
We undertake valuations for probate, sale, family division and insurance purposes across the country, covering paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture.
Painting, Print & Sculpture Valuations
The valuation of fine art can often feel like a minefield. Values vary widely depending on factors such as artist, age, condition, provenance, and subject matter.
We provide independent, professional appraisals and guide you through the most appropriate route to market. This may include private sale, dealer placement, or auction – each carefully considered to maximise your return.
As an independent firm, we recommend the most suitable selling strategy for each individual work. For particularly rare or high-value pieces, auction may be the best route despite higher associated costs, while other works may achieve stronger results through private networks.
Sculpture Valuations
From Roman antiquities to Renaissance masterpieces and contemporary works, sculpture represents a rich and varied field of collecting.
Values are influenced by the artist, period, condition, subject, and material – whether bronze, marble, ivory, wood, or stone. The highest prices are typically achieved by works from sought-after artists in excellent condition.
Our expertise allows us to accurately assess these variables and position your sculpture effectively within the market.
Why Choose Us?
Valuing art is rarely straightforward, and expert guidance is essential.
We provide independent advice on both valuation and sale. If we broker a private sale to a collector or dealer, we charge a commission based on the price achieved. If we place a work with an auction house, you pay no additional commission beyond the auctioneer’s standard fees – our introduction is covered within their structure.
Our priority is always to secure the best outcome for you.
Professional Appraisals & Advisory
Tim Williams works closely with private collectors, family offices, solicitors, museums, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries, providing valuations of fine art works and antiques – from single works to the management of entire collections.
Our fully illustrated appraisal reports are an invaluable resource for clients and their advisors. Each report includes:
- Full cataloguing details
- Provenance research
- Condition analysis
- Current location
- An appropriate and considered valuation
All appraisals are carried out with the highest level of professional integrity, and client confidentiality is rigorously maintained.
Condition & Provenance Research
We undertake detailed provenance research and comprehensive condition assessments.
While auction houses and dealers often provide condition reports with high-resolution and UV images, these can sometimes be limited in scope. Previous damage, restoration, or overpainting – particularly older interventions – may not always be fully disclosed or easily detected.
Through careful and methodical examination, we assess:
- The overall condition of the artwork
- Any deterioration and its causes
- Evidence of past restoration campaigns
- The extent and visibility of overpainting
Many paintings, for example, have undergone multiple restorations over time. Our analysis provides a far more complete understanding of an artwork’s true condition and appearance.
Alongside this, we offer a considered opinion on quality and market value, ensuring you are fully informed before any sale or acquisition.
Get in Touch
If you are considering selling or simply wish to understand the value of your paintings, prints, or sculpture, please get in touch for a confidential, expert valuation.
Telephone 07539906442 or email [email protected].
