The value is in the detail.
Two similar-looking pieces can differ in value many times over – because of a mark, a restoration or their provenance.
Check systematically, document carefully.
Experienced dealers go through the features in order, compare with documented sales and record their reasons. For high values they get an expert opinion.
5-step checklist
- Identify material, technique and style
- Look for marks, signatures and stamps and record them
- Check condition and restorations
- Review provenance and documents
- Compare with documented sales, ask experts if needed
What matters
Collect evidence
Photos of marks and details are invaluable.
Disclose restorations
They affect the value considerably.
Choose the market
Some pieces fetch more abroad.
When to call an expert?
Set a value threshold: above it, items are valued by a specialist or expert rather than at intake. In go2markt.de such an item goes to review automatically.
You decide who values what.
- Staffup to €20 directly
- Valuer€20–500 and unclear items
- Expertfrom €500
Example – you set the thresholds.