Selling an art collection or an estate?
For executors, heirs, estate attorneys and collectors with many works to sell. Tell us about the collection and we will review it for free and reply personally with auction advice: which works to sell, how to group them, and what similar works have sold for.
Questions executors and families ask
How do I sell an inherited art collection?
Start by making a simple list: the number of works, the artists you can identify, and a few photos (front, signature and back). Send it with the form on this page. We review the collection and reply with advice on what is worth selling at auction, what can be grouped into lots, and the next steps.
I'm an executor. Do I need an appraisal first?
Not to get started. A free collection review tells you which works have auction value. If the estate needs a formal written appraisal for tax or probate, we can tell you which works are worth appraising so you don't pay to appraise everything.
How many works counts as a collection?
Anything from a handful of works to several hundred. Mixed collections of paintings, prints, works on paper and sculpture are welcome, including works by unknown or local artists.
Does it cost anything?
No. The collection review is free and confidential, and there is no obligation to sell.
What should I include?
An approximate number of works, where the collection is, any artist names you know, and a short description. Photos are optional but help, especially of signatures and labels on the back.
Can I check prices myself first?
Yes. Search any artist in the ArtSell price database to see real auction results, or use the What's my art worth tool to find comparable sales.