Antique Painting Valuation — Free Expert Appraisal in Paris and Île-de-France
Do you own an antique painting and want to know its value? Maison Lefèvre, expert antique dealer since 1955, offers a free valuation of your antique painting at your home, in Paris and Île-de-France.
How to value an antique painting?
Valuing an antique painting requires thorough expertise. Our specialists analyse:
- The signature and attribution: identifying the artist is the primary value criterion
- The technique: oil on canvas, watercolour, pastel, gouache, drawing
- The period and movement: 17th, 18th, 19th, early 20th century, French, Flemish schools, etc.
- The state of conservation: any restorations, frame wear, condition of the paint layer
- The subject and composition: portrait, still life, landscape, genre scene
Why choose Maison Lefèvre to value your painting?
- 70 years of expertise in the purchase and valuation of art objects
- Free home visit, without obligation
- Immediate cash payment if you accept our offer
- Member of the Professional Antique Dealers' Union (SNCAO)
- Authorised to organise valuations for probate estates
What paintings do we buy?
We are interested in antique paintings from the following periods:
- 17th and 18th centuries: French, Flemish, Dutch, Italian schools
- 19th century: Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism
- Early 20th century: Art Nouveau, Art Deco
- Regional painters: local French schools
Send us photos of your painting for an initial assessment, or book an appointment at your home for a complete expert appraisal.
Our other valuation services
- Antique object valuation (furniture, silverware, clocks)
- Antique bronze purchase (sculptures, statuettes, decorative objects)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you value an antique painting?
The valuation of an antique painting is based on several criteria: the artist (signature, attribution), the period, the technique (oil, watercolour, pastel), the state of conservation and the provenance. Our expertise takes into account the current market to offer you a fair price.
Do you value paintings remotely?
We can give you an initial price range based on photos, but the final valuation is always done on site, at your home, to examine the painting in the best conditions.
Is the valuation of an antique painting free?
Yes. The valuation is completely free and without obligation. The visit to your home in Paris or Île-de-France is never charged.
Do you buy all types of antique paintings?
We buy a wide range of antique paintings: oils on canvas, watercolours, pastels, drawings, from the 17th to the early 20th century. Each painting is examined individually to determine whether it fits our catalogue.
Key Services
- Immediate payment
- Free valuation
- Efficiency & Confidentiality
- Ethics & Care
Certifications
- Estate clearance services (probate, guardianship)
- Authorised to organise antique valuations
- Accredited with official auction houses
- Stand at Paul Bert Serpette Market, Aisle 2, Stands 101 & 103
- Member of the Professional Antique Dealers' Union SNCAO
- Partnership with reuse organisations (Approche in Saint-Maur...)
- Collaboration with estate agencies
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