You want to acquire a work of art without asking for an expertise, is it a good idea?
You are a collector, gallery owner or artist, are you sure of the real value of your works?
In the event of a claim, are you sure not to lose all or part of the value of your works?
HOW NOT TO LOSE THE MONEY FOR YOUR WORKS IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM? We think it only happens to others! Imagine having invested several hundred or thousands of euros in a collection of works of art, to exhibit your works in spaces without guarantees, to have to transport your works in your vehicle ... What will happen in case of deterioration, loss or theft? Most likely you will lose a large portion of your investment.
How to avoid disaster? Quite simply by declaring the works of art that are in your possession to your insurance company at
fair value and checking the causes of claims which are converted. It is important to be precise because each work must be listed and valued so that a possible total or partial reimbursement is correctly made.
Valorize works legally It is important to know that your works can only be valued by an expert approved by the courts, any other type of valuation, such as quotes not affiliated with a legal process are not recognized; your invoices are not valid to justify the value of a work etc. There is legally only the legal expert appointed by a court who can give an indisputable valuation.
How much does an approved expert cost? Rather, the right question is: how much are you prepared to lose in the event of a claim? Especially if you have invested several hundred or thousand dollars in a collection. If you estimate that your individual works are worth more than 1500 €, then you must seriously think about calling a legal expert to confirm the value that will be taken by your insurance. If you estimate that your works are worth more than € 3,000 or € 10,000, this is essential and the cost of the expertise will be minimal compared to the value of the works; on the other hand, you will be totally secure in the event of a disaster.
Promote your artistic heritage Whether you are a collector, gallery owner or artist, you have an interest in legally enhancing your heritage; for insurance, but not only because this legal quotation will serve as an important basis for the transfer or the sale of your works.
The role of Artcertificate Artcertificate is a service for formatting, securing and registering certificates of authenticity; At no time does Artcertificate act as an expert, the certification and expertise is provided independently of our services without incurring our responsibility for the results provided by the experts.
Pierre Gimenez - Expert approved by the courts Artcertificate has chosen to advise you the independent expert Pierre Gimenez for his recognition of art circles and his experience in the expertise and valuation of works.
You can reach him at: +33 649 46 86 80