15/09/2026
Do you actually need to pay to have a painting appraised? Often, no.
Auction houses, valuation days, galleries and online estimates can all give you a useful starting point for free.
But the right route depends on why you need the valuation.
Selling a painting? Pricing your own work? Insurance? Probate or court? Those are very different jobs - and a free number isn’t always the right document.
We broke down six ways to get a painting appraised, what each is best for, and when paying is actually worth it.
Read the full guide on the Priceyourpainting blog - link in bio.