Turquin
Request an appraisal
Appraising works of art is at the heart of our business. Our experienced and internationally recognized experts are at your disposal to appraise your paintings in complete confidentiality.
To know the value of your painting and the best time to sell it, we invite you to fill out this form with as many photos and indications as possible. A request for an appraisal is without obligation on your part. A simple informal oral opinion or one based on photographs is free.
Our fees for an appraisal in writing, for the purposes of insurance or division, are 2% exclusive of tax of the estimated amount (with a minimum of 350 euros and a maximum of 5 000 euros). These fees are retroactive within 5 years if the painting is sold. On average, it takes five days to receive the response from an expert.
The indicative values and/or information given by Cabinet Turquin in response to requests received by e-mail, on the basis of photographs and/or documents, or following oral information provided by the applicant, can in no way be considered as the definitive appraisal. Of course, your request is confidential and we guarantee total discretion. Please note that indicative values or information concerning a painting are only given to the applicant and cannot be communicated to third parties without our prior written agreement.
We draw your attention to the fact that communications by e-mail are subject to modification by third parties.
Guide to filling out the Estimate Request Form :
Photographs of both the front and back of the painting as well as any detail photos taken close-up provide us with essential initial information about your work of art.
Description of the Painting :
The Support: is it a work on canvas or on panel? (other possibilities are copper, marble, stone)
The Medium: does it appear to be done in oil? (most Old Master Paintings are but other possibilities are tempura, gold leaf)
Signature: is it signed? A photo of the signature or any marks, stamps, seals on the front or the back of the work can give clues to the painting’s history.
Size: ideally dimensions should be taken just of the work without the frame
Provenance: if possible, tell us the history of the painting if you know it. At what date it was acquired and any information about previous owners should you have it.
NB: all information regarding clients and their works of art is confidential.
Condition: it is also helpful to know if you know of any restoration or cleaning that may have been done to the painting as this can modify its appearance.
Documents: any additional documentation on your painting is always welcome (exhibitions, catalogue raisonné etc)