Expert Appraisals for your Aboriginal Art
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Would you like to know how much your artwork is worth in todays art market ?
We can value your artwork for resale, insurance or as part of your self managed super fund (Fair market value). Daniel Goldshaft Valuations provide expert valuations for your Australian Aboriginal and non - Indigenous artworks. How does it work? An initial chat over the phone is helpful to gauge exactly what your needs are so please include your contact number in your email to us. We then view your artworks either in person or via emailed pictures. You will then receive a clear and detailed supporting document outlining the required relevant facts. The current value of your artworks will be included in an easy to read format. See FAQs or call us for more information regarding the most commonly asked questions we receive from clients. Why do I need a valuation?
The benefits of having your art valued.
1. Understanding the worth: Getting your Aboriginal artwork valued provides insight into its monetary value, helping you recognize its worth in the market. 2. Authenticity verification: Valuation often involves authentication processes, ensuring your artwork's legitimacy and preserving its cultural heritage. 3. Investment potential: Knowing the value of your Aboriginal artwork can guide investment decisions, potentially leading to profitable opportunities in the future. 4. Insurance purposes: Valuation assists in accurately insuring your artwork, safeguarding it against potential damage, loss, or theft. 5. Legacy preservation: Documenting the value of your Aboriginal artwork contributes to its legacy, aiding in its preservation for future generations to appreciate and cherish. Aboriginal Art Valuation Process |
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To get started - send the below information to [email protected]
- Good picture of the front of the artwork
- Good picture of the back of the artwork
- Artist name (if known) & size of artwork
- Include the certificate of authenticity (if available)
VALUATIONS - pricing starts at $240.00 You will receive a digital copy of your valuation via email.
*Prices may vary depending on your individual needs. This can be discussed at the time of your enquiry. Multiple artworks will be priced as a group package.
*Prices may vary depending on your individual needs. This can be discussed at the time of your enquiry. Multiple artworks will be priced as a group package.
What is Aboriginal Art
Expert Aboriginal Art Valuations: From Papunya Tula to Contemporary Masters
Australian Aboriginal art is a visual language of "Dreaming" stories, conveyed through intricate dots and rhythmic lines. While originally used to protect sacred totems, this "over-dotting" technique sparked a global movement. Since the 1971 Papunya Tula revolution led by Geoffrey Bardon and pioneers like Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, the international art market has maintained a steady gaze on the Australian Red Centre.
As a specialist Aboriginal art valuer, I provide certified appraisals for works ranging from the early masters to contemporary "big hitters" such as Emily Kame Kngwarreye and Yannima Tommy Watson. Whether you possess a seminal Tingari story by George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi or works by the "Last Nomads," accurate valuation is essential for insurance, superannuation, or resale.
Expert Aboriginal Art Valuations: From Papunya Tula to Contemporary Masters
Australian Aboriginal art is a visual language of "Dreaming" stories, conveyed through intricate dots and rhythmic lines. While originally used to protect sacred totems, this "over-dotting" technique sparked a global movement. Since the 1971 Papunya Tula revolution led by Geoffrey Bardon and pioneers like Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, the international art market has maintained a steady gaze on the Australian Red Centre.
As a specialist Aboriginal art valuer, I provide certified appraisals for works ranging from the early masters to contemporary "big hitters" such as Emily Kame Kngwarreye and Yannima Tommy Watson. Whether you possess a seminal Tingari story by George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi or works by the "Last Nomads," accurate valuation is essential for insurance, superannuation, or resale.
Australian Artwork Market
About Market Conditions :-
Artworks are traded within various markets. Art valuations may vary depending on the market and will reflect this.
Auction market, primary market – gallery, secondary market - gallery, private sales by independent consultants, Internet and large /small galleries – each market condition will have its own set of market operating parameters.
Auction reserve - The minimum hammer price achievable in an ideal auction market, if a time limit is not involved .
This figure does not reflect the sellers premiums or commissions which can differ substantially within various auction houses, clients and areas.
Forced sale - The price expected when an artwork has to be sold in a short time frame, potentially non-ideal market conditions.
Retail replacement - Given as the average estimated replacement cost for an artwork bought at a retail level in the market place, particular to the document. The value will differ depending on origin of the artwork purchased.
Fair market valuation - An appraisal for Fair Market Valuation is usually given as the average estimated reasonable and realizable resale value taken between the 'Auction reserve value' and the 'Retail replacement value' of an item. It may be the same amount, or close to a Non Forced Sale (resale) valuation. (This valuation method is required as part of a self managed super fund audit.)
Non forced sale - An estimate of a reasonable second-hand price between a willing buyer and seller within a fair or specialized market without time limitations.
Artworks are traded within various markets. Art valuations may vary depending on the market and will reflect this.
Auction market, primary market – gallery, secondary market - gallery, private sales by independent consultants, Internet and large /small galleries – each market condition will have its own set of market operating parameters.
Auction reserve - The minimum hammer price achievable in an ideal auction market, if a time limit is not involved .
This figure does not reflect the sellers premiums or commissions which can differ substantially within various auction houses, clients and areas.
Forced sale - The price expected when an artwork has to be sold in a short time frame, potentially non-ideal market conditions.
Retail replacement - Given as the average estimated replacement cost for an artwork bought at a retail level in the market place, particular to the document. The value will differ depending on origin of the artwork purchased.
Fair market valuation - An appraisal for Fair Market Valuation is usually given as the average estimated reasonable and realizable resale value taken between the 'Auction reserve value' and the 'Retail replacement value' of an item. It may be the same amount, or close to a Non Forced Sale (resale) valuation. (This valuation method is required as part of a self managed super fund audit.)
Non forced sale - An estimate of a reasonable second-hand price between a willing buyer and seller within a fair or specialized market without time limitations.
Artwork Valuation Purposes
Private sale - The purpose for a valuation for private sale is to provide the client with an estimate of value where the artwork is to be offered for resale within a commercial retail market dealing gallery, an auction sale room or is traded between two parties in a market other than the prior markets.
Insurance replacement - The purpose of an insurance replacement valuation is to provide the client and the insurance company with all correct details of technical and descriptive information to allow both parties to reach an agreement for insurance coverage.
These valuations are the most common valuations provided.
Insurance replacement is usually defined as what someone would expect to be charged to replace a commercially equivalent artwork from a reputable outlet within the market specified on the document.
Divorce settlement or Estate division - The purpose for this valuation is to provide all technical details and value to allow division of assets for parties involved.
These valuations may reflect specific instructions from the legal community and will sometimes reflect a range of market levels for comparison.
Probate - This valuation was used in the past to provide information for the determination of government taxes and charges payable on a deceased estate as death duties.
The probate commissioners definition was 'an immediate sale to a willing but not anxious buyer. It represents the lowest value applicable usually by forced sale.
It is now more common for probate to be used for estate division as there are presently no probate taxes.
*Daniel Goldshaft Valuations does not promise to buy / resell or guarantee the sale of your artwork for you or on behalf of another party.
There may be a variety of possible prices depending on what market the artwork is being sold in.
We never guarantee an increase in the value of your artwork.
We reserve the right to discontinue the valuation before completion at our discretion in which case a refund will be provided.
Insurance replacement - The purpose of an insurance replacement valuation is to provide the client and the insurance company with all correct details of technical and descriptive information to allow both parties to reach an agreement for insurance coverage.
These valuations are the most common valuations provided.
Insurance replacement is usually defined as what someone would expect to be charged to replace a commercially equivalent artwork from a reputable outlet within the market specified on the document.
Divorce settlement or Estate division - The purpose for this valuation is to provide all technical details and value to allow division of assets for parties involved.
These valuations may reflect specific instructions from the legal community and will sometimes reflect a range of market levels for comparison.
Probate - This valuation was used in the past to provide information for the determination of government taxes and charges payable on a deceased estate as death duties.
The probate commissioners definition was 'an immediate sale to a willing but not anxious buyer. It represents the lowest value applicable usually by forced sale.
It is now more common for probate to be used for estate division as there are presently no probate taxes.
*Daniel Goldshaft Valuations does not promise to buy / resell or guarantee the sale of your artwork for you or on behalf of another party.
There may be a variety of possible prices depending on what market the artwork is being sold in.
We never guarantee an increase in the value of your artwork.
We reserve the right to discontinue the valuation before completion at our discretion in which case a refund will be provided.
Registered Aboriginal Artwork Valuer
Fine Art Valuer Sydney, Australia
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