Art valuation | Request an art appraisal
Knowing the value of your art is central to understanding your collection, which is why artwork valuations are so important.
For you to obtain a thoroughly researched art valuation, it is imperative that your art is appraised professionally by a recognised and experienced valuer.
With her in-depth knowledge of art, access to extensive art and auction records databases and indices (secondary market price history), and primary market price history, Ainslie has been appraising artworks for three decades.
As an art valuer, Ainslie employs ethical research procedures supported by in-depth industry knowledge to document, research and value extensive and modest collections for private, corporate and government clientele.
Ainslie’s boutique firm, Ainslie Gatt Art Consultancy, specialises in modern and contemporary Australian and international art valuations/appraisals. Consequently, her clients range from private collectors, local governments, educational institutions, hotel chains, insurance companies, financial planners, legal firms, superannuation funds, executors and estate advisers.
Ainslie Gatt has in-depth knowledge of the fine art industry, supported by postgraduate education. Her unsurpassed research and analysis skills combine three decades of experience and, most importantly, inside industry know-how.
All art valuations are undertaken in the strictest confidence.
Submitting a Work of Art for valuation/appraisal online
Submitting a work of art for valuation is easy. All it takes is three simple steps:
1 – Begin by sending us an email to art@ainsliegatt.com.au that includes the following details of your artwork:
- Artist full name
- Title of the work (if known)
- Dimensions (height x width x depth)
- Medium (oil, acrylic, watercolour, bronze, glass, etc.)
- Where purchased
- Original invoiced price (if available)
- Date of original purchase (if available)
- Previous valuations (if available)
- A certificate of authenticity accompanying the painting (if available)
2 – Email art@ainsliegatt.com.au a clear photo of your artwork/s, the artist’s signature and the back of the artwork if there are any stamps, stickers and/or writing.
– Smartphone photos are suitable.
3 – Wait for us to email you an initial valuations email – then we can get started!
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FAIR MARKET VALUE
The price at which the property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts, is generally understood to be the value at which an item sells at auction.
Definitions from Appraising Art: The Definitive Guide to Appraising the Fine and Decorative Arts.
RETAIL REPLACEMENT VALUE – INSURANCE
The highest amount in terms of Australian dollars that would be required to replace the property with another of similar age, quality, origin, appearance, provenance, and condition within a reasonable length of time in an appropriate and relevant market. When applicable, sales and/or import tax, commissions, and/or premiums are included in this amount. This is generally understood to be the value at which items sell in a gallery setting, although this depends on the specific market. Retail replacement values can be higher and are used mainly for insurance purposes.
RATES
Artwork valuations are charged at $240 per item. Fifty percent of the agreed rate will be invoiced and due before commencement, and the final payment will be invoiced and due on completion of the valuation/s. Reduced rates are available for large collections. Travel outside the Perth metro area will incur a travel fee.
Contact Ainslie now at 0403-023-446 or by email at art@ainsliegatt.com.au to arrange your artwork valuation.
Impartiality
AGAC is not bound to or by any specific art dealer, auction house or gallery. We solely represent our client’s interest in the market, providing a personalised, independent and impartial service. Ainslie works only in her clients’ best interests and does not have conflicting priorities.