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What is a pre-valuation?

Expertissim allows you to know the value of the objects around you.

The pre-valuation consists in giving you a fair estimate of your object along with a short description. The pre-valuation is conducted by one of our 37 experts, who perfectly masters the charcateristics of your object in the art market.

Since the estimate is primarly based on photos and on the description you gave us, it is always given as a guideline, for personal use only and subject to change once we see the object.

Create your account or sign in if you already have an account, in order to fill up the pre-valuation form. Each pre-valuation costs 1 credit, that is 4,90 € (all taxes included).

Why sell with Expertissim?

Sell at the best price within the expert's estimate.

Your object is appraised by a specialized expert. The appraisal he/she gives is in accordance with the current art market.

Expertissim presents your object at its best advantage.

By presenting pieces valued by a group of independent experts of great reputation, Expertissim displays the objects at their best advantage, offers confidence and credibility, and increase the chances to sell.

Sell to international clients

Expertissim offers another option compared to the traditional way of selling. Our website is open 24 hours a day to the whole world, and allows you to reach an international market.

Expertissim guarantees absolute discretion.

Your identity is kept strictly confidential.

Expertissim puts on sale and sends the payment very quickly.

Once the Sale Agreement is signed, Expertissim may put the object on sale within 10 days. Besides, Expertissim guarantees to send your payment within 15 to 30 days once the transaction of the buyer is validated.

How to sell with Expertissim?

If you wish to sell one or several objects on Expertissim, you may either:

  • Bring the object to our office after a first phone call with an expert by calling Expertissim at +33 (0)1 45 23 59 95.
  • Request a pre-valuation based on photos via our on line form for 1 credit.

Subsequently we will notify you the estimate given by the experts based on your photos. Then, with your authorization, we will proceed to the final appraisal of the object in our office, or exceptionally at your home.

Your credit used for the pre-valuation will be refunded if you sell your object with expertissim.com.

How much will it cost me?

Expertissim guarantees to pay the seller the full and final settlement within a month after the validation of the transaction. The seller's commission of 4.18 % (VAT not included) will be deducted from the total amount (Terms and Conditions).

Storage fees are at our expenses. Only the shipping costs are charged.

To request a pre-valuation based on photos, you first need to credit your account by acquiring credits for a unit cost of 4,90 € (all taxes included).

What happens if my object is not sold?

If the object is not sold by the end of the 1 or 2 months, we will contact you in order to find an adapted solution.

  • Restitution of your object. No fees.
  • Put your object back on sale with Expertissim.
  • Assign Expertissim to sell your object in a traditional auction with one of our partners (fees are approximately 15% depending on the auction house).

Shipping and delivery

If you are a seller, you may:

  • Either leave your objects directly at our office, by appointment at 10 rue d'Uzes (Paris 2nd arrondisement).
  • Either contact us to organize the transport to our office
  • Either take the opportunity of a visit from one of our experts in your region to estimate and/or transport your object.

If you are a buyer, you may:

  • Either pay for the delivery during the purchase of your object (Expertissim takes care of insurance fees). It will be delivered by one of our associate transport companies (UPS, La Poste, etc.).
  • Either pick-up your purchase at our office at 10 rue d'Uzes (Paris 2eme), by appointment.
  • Either choose a carrier of your choice for the delivery

We are available ton answer any question: +33 (0)1 45 23 59 95 – contact@expertissim.com

Why conduct an inventory?

In order to know the real value of paintings, furniture and works of art,

To conduct an inventory please contact Igor Montoussé du Lyon at +33 (0)1 45 23 59 95 / +33 (0)6 33 11 14 36 or by e-mail at igormontousse@expertissim.com

  1. In relation to an estate succession, or a "dation" ("dation in payment").
  2. To sell with an auction house
  3. To get an estimate for insurance purposes
  4. To have the opinion of a wealth management adviser

Why choose Expertissim?

  • Expertissim gathers the best experts in France, who cover all the different fields of the art market, and has therefore gained a reputation for excellence.
  • The experts of Expertissim are all specialists.
  • We assure a personalized and strictly confidential service.
  • Our experts may receive you or visit you if needed.

To conduct an inventory please contact Igor Montoussé du Lyon at +33 (0)1 45 23 59 95 / +33 (0)6 33 11 14 36 or by email at igormontousse@expertissim.com

 

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