How It Works
How we value your artwork from a photo
Upload clear photos and get a research-backed value range—fast, free, and without shipping your art or paying for a formal appraisal upfront.
- Free initial valuation
- Photo-based and fast
- Market-data backed
- No obligation to sell
Why online art valuation works
High-quality photos reveal the key factors appraisers need—signature, medium, texture, edition marks, labels, style, condition, and comparable cues. Well-shot images provide 80–90% of what’s required for a reliable estimate.
Visible factors
Signatures, medium, technique, edition numbers, labels, and condition issues are all captured in good photos.
Comparable matches
Era, style, and subject help align your piece with auction and gallery comps.
No shipping needed
You get a research-backed range without sending the artwork or paying upfront.
The four-step artwork valuation process
Upload your artwork photos
Clear images let us identify artist, originality, medium, condition, labels, age cues, frame quality, and paper or canvas characteristics.
Photos to include
- Full front and full back
- Close-ups of signature/monogram and labels
- Texture/detail shots for originals vs prints
- Any damage or condition areas
We analyze your artwork
Image recognition, market data, and human review (for complex or high-value pieces) combine to evaluate your art.
A) Artist identification
Signature matching, stylistic cues, subject matter, and era point to known or listed artists.
B) Original vs print
We determine if it’s an original, hand-pulled print, limited-edition serigraph/giclée, or reproduction.
C) Medium & technique
Brushwork, texture, color variation, ink patterns, and surface details reveal how it was made.
D) Condition review
We note craquelure, yellowed varnish, water stains, tears, fading, mold, or frame damage.
E) Provenance clues
Labels, stamps, and markings support ownership, exhibitions, and authentication likelihood.
F) Comparable sales
Auction records, gallery listings, and market trends ground your estimate in real sales.
You receive your value range
A realistic, research-backed estimate of current market value, including artist likelihood, originality, medium notes, condition observations, rarity/demand signals, and next-step recommendations.
We provide a range (not a single number) because condition, buyer preference, demand shifts, and edition/originality all affect final price.
Next steps if your artwork appears valuable
A) Get a formal appraisal
Needed for insurance, estate, tax, or legal purposes when value is confirmed high.
B) Consider authentication
Expert verification, foundation review, or signature/material analysis for significant works.
C) Explore selling options
Auctions, consignment galleries, private sales, or online marketplaces—no obligation to sell.
D) Restoration recommendations
Conservation guidance if damage is present on a valuable piece.
E) Archival suggestions
Safe storage, framing upgrades, or digital archiving for sentimental but lower-value works.
What types of artwork can we value?
Paintings
Oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, mixed media.
Drawings
Charcoal, graphite, pastel, pen and ink.
Prints
Etchings, engravings, lithographs, serigraphs, giclées, limited editions, posters.
Folk & vintage
Folk art, vintage and estate pieces, modern and contemporary works.
3D works
Select sculptures and objects, depending on photographic detail.
Common questions about our valuation process
Very accurate with clear photos. High-value pieces may prompt a follow-up appraisal recommendation.
It’s a free value estimate based on photos and market data. Formal appraisals are only required for insurance, tax, or legal needs.
Yes. Many sellers use the estimate as their starting price range.
Yes. Labels, stamps, and materials on the back often contain crucial information.
Most estimates are ready fast.
Yes. You can value as many artworks as you need.
We can still estimate value based on style, medium, and market data.
Not always—artist identity and demand matter more than age alone.
Why this process works
Our approach blends visual recognition, expert-level analysis, historical sales data, condition review, provenance clues, market insights, and human oversight for complex pieces—delivering expert guidance without traditional appraisal costs or delays.
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