Modern & Contemporary Art Valuations

Are you thinking of buying or selling a piece of Contemporary art? By getting a Contemporary art appraisal from Value My Stuff Now, you can be assured that you'll receive an independent view. As we don't buy or sell any items, we will give you our unbiased opinion. Whether you want to purchase an item at auction, on the internet or you'd like to find out more about a work that you already own, our expert can give you a Contemporary art appraisal. It’s easy to get an online Contemporary art appraisal from Value My Stuff Now. Simply upload a photograph and give us any additional details about the work. In less than 48 hours, our expert will send you a Contemporary art appraisal and a printable certificate. We will also provide a web certificate that can be used in an eBay listing or on other internet selling platforms.

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The contemporary art market has seen a very strong steady increase in its prices, with a slight levelling off in the last 18 months. However, recent sales in February 2010, have seen a very solid and strong bounce-back, with their evening sale being the second most successful contemporary art auction ever to be held at Sotheby’s London. Our expert, who worked for Sotheby’s for over 13 years, has a deep knowledge of this market, whilst following closely all the major gallery shows and art fairs around the world such as Art Basel & Miami, Frieze London, Art Miami, The Armory Show New York, etc.

The Modern & Contemporary Art Market

Contemporary art is a broad grouping that is generally defined as anything created since the end of World War II, including paintings, sculpture, art installations and even video art. It comprises a number of artistic movements, such as Pop art, Urban art, Minimalism and Postmodernism. After many years of steady growth, the Contemporary art market had slowed down in 2009, but has picked up again in very strong fashion in early 2010 with Sotheby's, Christie's and Phillips de Pury again achieving top prices and world records for numerous contemporary artists. More realistic prices have set in for medium quality works, but the market has taken off again for high-quality works. This is mainly fuelled by new collectors, corporations, wealthy individuals and people in the new markets of China, India and the Middle East.

Damien Hirst, one of the most well known of today's contemporary artists is famous for his cutting-edge works, including For the Love of God, a platinum cast of a human skull encrusted in diamonds. Costing £14 million to produce, the piece was finally sold for £50 million. A work by Giacometti sold for £64 million in early February 2010. With these stunning prices being achieved, it has pulled up the lower end of the market too, and who knows, your modern or contemporary work or print might be worth more than you think!

In 2008, a 4-foot high bronze model of the Angel of the North, created by artist Antony Gormley, became the highest ever appraisal for the Antiques Roadshow, at £1 million. But an item needn't be from a famous artist to be valuable and an online Contemporary art appraisal will allow you to find out what your own treasures are worth - confidentially, quickly and from the comfort of your own home. Furthermore works by Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and Jeff Koons have also set benchmarks in prices over the last few years. 

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It’s easy to get an online Contemporary art appraisal from Value My Stuff Now. Simply upload a photograph and give us any additional details about the work. In less than 48 hours, our expert will send you a Contemporary art appraisal and a printable certificate. We will also provide a web certificate that can be used in an eBay listing or on other internet selling platforms. The condition, artist, subject, medium and size of a work are all important factors that our modern and contemporary art expert will take into consideration when valuing your print, painting or sculpture. By getting a Contemporary art appraisal from Value My Stuff Now, you will receive an independent opinion before buying or selling an item at auction, to a dealer or privately.

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