Online Art Appraisals
Discover the true value of your artwork! Curious about the worth of your masterpiece? In just 72 hours, our experts will provide you with a professional valuation. Reveal your art’s value today!
Step 1: Share details about your items
Please fill out a separate form for each item you’d like us to review.
Step 2: Add Images and Documents
While documents are not mandatory, we do require a minimum of three photographs for each item.
Step 3: Check and Send
Either log in or create an account to send us your items for review. We’ll be in touch before you know it!
Pricing
$75
1 Appraisal
$140
2 Appraisals
$200
3 Appraisals
+ $50
Each Additional Appraisal After 3
Art Director - William Macalister
William (Toby) Macalister is a fine arts specialist, an object and jewelry broker, and an accomplished auctioneer who Is based in New Zealand.
William grew with art and antiques, being a third generation member of a renowned family of architects, jewelers and artists. After completing a three year apprenticeship with Watsons, the south Island's largest auction house, William worked as an independent contractor to one of America's largest galleries as an auctioneer. After a year in South Africa, William returned to Christchurch to purchase Watson's in 2006. He took the business to new levels breaking many long-standing artists records at auction, including Grahame Sydney. Leo Bensemann, Trevor Moffit. and E Meryvn Taylor.
Following Christchurch's 2011 devastating earthquakes, William opened WT Macalister Fine Art Dealers and Auctioneers, specializing in well curated auctions and exhibitions and offering refined experise in the secondary market, artist's estates and investment art and single vendor collections. He has also handled such high profile disperals as The Leo Bensemann family collection, Sir Ronald Scolt, AA Deans Trust, Russell Clark, Judkins and Sydney Collections.
William brings to the table a wealth of experience in all facets of the art industry. It is this knowledge of the industry. coupled with his commitment to excellent customer service that will ensure Artbay clients benefit from all the group has to offer.
Trustworthy Valuation
Our experts adhere to the exacting standards set forth by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and boast extensive backgrounds with distinguished auction houses.
Expertise Reinforced by Data
Art Bay has meticulously curated an extensive repository of historical sales data, granting unparalleled insights into an artist’s market performance throughout their career.
Experience
Our advisors have played pivotal roles in aiding private collectors, corporations, insurance firms, and legal professionals for more than 20 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I utilize your art appraisal for insurance purposes?
Our online appraisal report furnishes the present fair market value of the artwork in the context of potential auction placement. While certain insurance companies may accept our report, many typically require a comprehensive appraisal encompassing both valuation and artwork authentication. To ascertain if our report aligns with your insurance provider’s requisites, you can download a sample of our appraisal report. To initiate the appraisal process, kindly click here.
Does Art Bay validate the authenticity of artworks?
No, Art Bay does not offer authentication services. Our appraisal process is conducted exclusively online, which precludes us from verifying the authenticity of artworks, as this necessitates a hands-on analysis.
I'm encountering difficulties uploading images for my appraisal submission. What should I do?
If you cannot upload images during the submission, you can proceed with the entire appraisal process without images. Subsequently, kindly send the images as attachments in a separate email to [email protected].
I'm encountering technical complications during the submission process. Can I submit the information via email?
Certainly. Should you encounter any technical issues during the submission process, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We will be delighted to provide the necessary assistance for a smooth submission.
Can I ask for an appraisal for something I don't own?
To get an appraisal, the item you submit should be owned by the person requesting its assessment.
I've sent in an item for review. How long until I hear back from Art Bay?
You should receive a reply within 24 hours with any questions or requests for further information. Once we receive all the required information we will thoroughly review your submission and you will receive your complete appraisal. Typically the whole process takes less than 72 hours.