If you have had a painting in your collection for a while, or perhaps are thinking of adding one to your collection, you may find yourself wondering: What is this painting really worth? Fortunately there are several tried and tested ways to value a painting. First of all we will need to take a closer look at the work to determine whether it is an original or a reproduction.Print or Original?The first question that we will need to answer is: Is this really a painting at all? It is common for popular paintings to be reproduced so that copies can be sold in large numbers. To determine whether the piece has been painted or printed we will need to bring the painting close to our face (a magnifying glass may be necessary for those of us with poor eyesight). A painting will have defined brush strokes. A print will seem very flat and you might be able to make out minute, uniform spots across the entire surface. Unfortunately, prints are of significantly smaller value than paintings, although some that are signed by the artist, or better still numbered from a limited run, may hold some value. Who is the artist?This is the greatest determining factor of a painting's value. Whilst some artist's have large followings, many do not. A quick Google search will often determine this. Although a known artist is desirable, art buyers will not be deterred by a lack of one for the right painting.What is the condition?Condition can make or break the value of a painting. Obvious damage can reduce the value dramatically, often to nil. Whilst some art dealers may be able to restore a painting, if condition issues are severe it may not warrant the cost of restoration.Seek a professional opinioniValuer offers free, no obligation valuations from a network of reputable UK auctioneers. To upload some images to your local expert simply head here: https://www.ivaluer.co.uk/

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