Victoria1867 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Hi We've been given a piece of art to use in our fundraising but we have no idea how much it is worth - would anybody be kind enough to value it for us please?? http://www.cavcare.org.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margarita Ma Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Why not get in touch with a local Auction House. Dowse is quite good and their valuer will let you know if it should go to a more prestigious house in London like Christie's or Sothebie's Edited January 13, 2017 by Margarita Ma Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamston Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Good advice to take it to a good auction house. If the art work has a signature, then you can do some amateur research on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria1867 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 It doesn't have a signature and I don't have a big enough car to transport it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margarita Ma Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) You can call the auction house, explain the situation that you are Cavendish Cancer Care and ask if they would possibly come to look at it. They should be able to tell you if there will be a charge but Its a good bet that being a cancer charity will make it a reduced fee or free. They often go out to large pieces or several items. They will advise you well on if it is worth selling and where and if they sell it themselves they make their money on the commission charged. You would have to ask about that at the time as it could change and varies according to value and what sort of item it is. Good luck. PS. You have not said if it is a painting or a sculpture or something else and my curiosity is aroused. Edited January 17, 2017 by Margarita Ma PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria1867 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Thank you. It's a beautiful huuuuge painting of Indian elephants on what appears to be silk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamston Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Thank you. It's a beautiful huuuuge painting of Indian elephants on what appears to be silk! Perhaps, you could take a photograph and send an email with an attachment to some good auction houses. They will get back to you, if they think it is valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margarita Ma Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) I think the Auctioneers would be very interested in this you should give them the measurements and as much detail as possible when you ring. If you have a tablet or laptop search Sotheby's Indian Art Elephants. and Indian and southeast asian works of art http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/2014/indian-southeast-asian-works-of-art-n09118.html Edited January 19, 2017 by Margarita Ma More info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria1867 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Well I've been told by one auction house that it's "not of value" but I find it hard to believe. Will keep trying, thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margarita Ma Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I have sent you a private message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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