Artwork Valuation
What’s My Art Worth? Get a Free Valuation From Photos.
Upload photos of your artwork and get a research-backed value estimate based on artist identity, originality, condition, and recent market sales. No auctions to attend, no jargon to decode—just clear answers in 24–48 hours.
Not an art expert? You don't need to be.
Most people who own artwork aren't collectors or dealers. You might have a painting from a thrift store, an old family piece, a signed print from years ago, or a group of inherited works. You just want to know if it has real value and what your options are—that's exactly what WhatsMyArtWorth.com is built for.
We're an independent valuation service backed by an established gallery and private art dealer. Every submission is reviewed by an experienced art professional—not an algorithm, not an overseas call center. Whether your piece is worth $100 or $100,000, you'll get honest, research-backed guidance.
How it works
Our online valuation process is designed to be simple, transparent, and grounded in real market data. Most valuations are delivered within 24–48 hours.
Upload your artwork
Clear photos of the front, back, signature, and labels. Your phone is enough.
We analyze details
Artist, originality, medium, condition, provenance clues, and comps.
Get a value range
Realistic price range with notes on originality, condition, and demand.
Decide next steps
Keep, insure, sell, or pursue a formal appraisal—no obligation.
The two biggest questions: “Who made it?” and “Is it original?”
Artist identity
- Known artists often command higher prices
- Subjects, periods, styles affect demand
- Signatures and provenance guide value
Original vs print
- Prints can be valuable but price differently
- Edition marks, texture, and labels tell the story
- Signed or limited editions matter
What best describes your situation?
I found an old painting
Not sure if it's decorative or valuable? Start here.
Read the Old Painting Value guideI inherited artwork
Get clarity on whether to keep, insure, or sell.
Read the Inherited Artwork Value guideI want to sell my artwork
Learn pricing and the right channel: auction, gallery, or online.
Read the Sell My Artwork guideI need a free appraisal
Understand what a free valuation covers vs. a formal paid appraisal.
Read the Free Art Appraisal guideHonest guidance, no strings attached
Included in every valuation
- Realistic value range based on comps and market data
- Notes on originality, condition, and demand
- Guidance on when a formal appraisal makes sense
- Suggestions for selling, keeping, insuring, or donating
Never part of the process
- Inflated numbers meant to impress but not sell
- Legal or tax documents (formal appraisals handle those)
- Pressure to sell, consign, or pick a specific channel
Ready to find out what your artwork is worth?
Upload photos in a few minutes. Receive a free value estimate. Decide whether to keep, sell, or insure. Works for single pieces or entire collections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — there's no cost to receive your estimate. We earn money when artwork sells through our gallery or network, not from the valuation itself. Whether your piece is worth $50 or $50,000, you pay nothing to find out. There's no obligation to sell or take any next steps.
For most artworks, yes. Clear photos of the front, back, signature, and any labels provide the key information we need — artist identification, originality, medium, condition, and provenance clues. Your phone camera is sufficient. See How It Works for tips on taking the best photos.
No — it's a research-based market valuation, not a certified appraisal document. Formal appraisals (typically $200–$500+) are required for insurance claims, estate settlements, or IRS tax deductions. For most purposes — understanding value, deciding whether to sell, or setting a price — our free valuation is sufficient. See our Free Art Appraisal guide for when each makes sense.
Paintings (oil, acrylic, watercolor), drawings, prints (lithographs, serigraphs, etchings, giclées), mixed media, vintage and antique works, and select sculptures with sufficient photographic detail. We handle both well-known artists and unknown or unsigned pieces — see our Artist Value Guide for specific examples.
That's still useful information. Knowing a piece is decorative rather than investment-grade helps you avoid spending on unnecessary appraisals, restoration, or insurance. You can keep it for enjoyment, gift it, donate it, or sell it through casual channels like online marketplaces or estate sales — we'll explain your options.
Start with a valuation — it's the foundation for pricing and choosing the right selling channel. For pieces valued over $1,000, we can help facilitate a sale through our gallery or dealer network (direct purchase, consignment, or auction placement). For pieces under $1,000, we'll guide you on selling independently. See our Sell My Artwork guide for more detail.