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Expertissim works with thirty-four renowned experts covering nineteen specialities that are the most important in the art market  See our experts

Who are we?

There does not exist on the internet a transaction site proposing the buying and selling of appraised art objects rapidly in a transparent and secure manner.

Grouping together a team of thirty-four independent and reputable experts, Expertissim makes a significant step forward: it is the expert's valuation bracket that will determine the maximum and minimum selling prices for the proposed item to sell.

Open 24 hours a day to the whole world, Expertissim is intent on promoting a more secure and and easier art market - less opacity, less complex and fewer commissions.

The staff of Expertissim?

Gauthier de Vanssay – Président
Igor Montoussé du Lyon – Directeur Général/expert généraliste
Yann Girault – Directeur artistique/photographe
Lucia Mestre – Directrice des opérations
Harold Hessel – expert généraliste, diplômé Commissaire-priseur

If you have questions, please contact us at +33 01 45 23 59 95 or write us at contact@expertissim.com

Why buy with Expertissim?

Buy appraised objects that are guaranteed by the best experts on the market.

The experts working within Expertissim were selected according to a criteria of seriousness, reputation and long, professional experience. Expertissim groups thirty-four, reputable and independent experts, a guarantee of excellence in the appraisal of art items. Each proposed object for sale has been duly selected by our experts. They describe, authenticate and estimate its value.

Buy at the best price within the expert's value range.

The expert gives a maximum and minimum value for your item. During the duration of the sale (1-2 months) the bidding of the object lowers once a week, either four or eight decreases of equal value. Whatever the final purchasing bid, you are sure it is a fair price, in accordance with the bracket defined by the expert that corresponded to the market price.

Buy complete transparency and security

With Expertissim there is no longer any need to be initiated into the intricate ways of traditional sales channel. In fact, the lowered price adjustments are automatic; it is continuous, regular and transparent. There is no bidding by paddle.

How to buy on Expertissim?

During the object's presence on-line, 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world, you can acquire the item of your choice.

Upon payment, you may pay for the shipping costs calculated on its volume and price of the object. You may also pick up the item yourself from our office or arrange to have it collected by a shipper of your choice.

Expertissim has available at your service a secure on-line payment service managed by HSBC via Ogone.

Should the item have to be sent outside of France, we will handle all administrative procedures (customs, export permission, etc.).

If you have a question or wish to see an object, you may contact us either bye-maileither by telephone. We will reply soon.

How much will it cost me?

The buyer's fee is set at 20% pre-tax of the purchasing price

 

Comments from sellers

I really did not want my family to know that I sold certain objects.

MA

Their biggest risk is their reputation.

Olivier

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