Framed fine art paintings on a wall.
There are hundreds of techniques for appraising fine art or oil paintings to find out if they are authentic and to determine their value. Hire professional appraisers to determine the value of fine art and oil paintings for attaining insurance, or for selling and auction purposes. To assess a piece that you own or are considering buying, you can follow a few general tips to estimate the value and ensure you get an accurate final appraisal for your art piece.
Instructions
1. Contact reliable sources to authenticate the fine art piece. Authentication will help to determine the correct age and originality. Using scientific methods and discovering the true origins of a piece are processes employed by professional appraisers to decide whether the piece is authentic.
2. Assess the condition of the piece. Examine the fine art piece for any tears, cracks or excessive wear before purchasing. Even the smallest of hairline cracks can affect the value of a piece of art or fine art painting.
3. Gain an understanding of current trends in the art world. Trends affect the value of a piece of art when collectors are seeking art that falls within a specific style, genre or time period. The value of art changes according to the latest trends, so a piece will be worth more to sell if it is currently in demand.
4. Get a second and third opinion from several professional appraisers. Collecting the information from more than one source will ensure an accurate appraisal for your piece.
5. Collect the paperwork for your piece. Examples of paperwork include certificates, letters of authenticity and appraisal letters. Complete this step before buying or selling a piece of fine art to make sure that you are not defrauded.
