African art appraisal for museums, foundations, and art centers
AfricartMarket offers its African art appraisal services to museums, foundations, and art centers. Our specialists assist you in authenticating, evaluating, and enhancing the value of your collections, to preserve and promote this rich cultural heritage.
Why choose our African art appraisal?
Our team of experts possesses in-depth knowledge of traditional and contemporary African art. We help you:- Authenticate the works in your collection
- Evaluate their artistic and financial value
- Advise on acquisitions and collection management
- Conduct inventory and verification of collections
- Showcase your heritage through exhibitions and publications
In-depth understanding of the African art market
Our experts closely follow the trends and developments in the African art market. We analyze auction sales, study the provenance of pieces, and participate in key industry events. This constant monitoring allows us to provide you with accurate and up-to-date evaluations. You can thus make the best decisions for the development of your collection.
Authentication and appraisal of artworks
Authentication is crucial for establishing the value of an African artwork. Our experts meticulously examine each piece by analyzing the style, technique, materials, and provenance. We issue certificates of authenticity recognized in the art market. This certification lends credibility to your collection and facilitates transactions (acquisitions, insurance, loans between institutions).Our appraisal services for museums, foundations, and art centers
Evaluation and authentication certification
Our experts conduct a thorough examination of your African artworks. We verify their authenticity, study their provenance, and evaluate their state of conservation. This rigorous process results in a detailed authentication certification for each piece.Advice on acquisition and management of African art collections
We guide you in the development of your collection of African art. Our specialists advise you on artists, works, and objects to acquire according to your guidelines. We also help you implement best practices for preventive conservation and documentary management of your collection.
Our appraisal services for museums, foundations, and art centers
Evaluation and authentication certification
Our experts conduct a thorough examination of your African artworks. We verify their authenticity, study their provenance, and evaluate their state of conservation. This rigorous process results in a detailed authentication certification for each piece.
Advice on acquisition and management of African art collections
We guide you in the development of your collection of African art. Our specialists advise you on artists, works, and objects to acquire according to your guidelines. We also help you implement best practices for preventive conservation and documentary management of your collection.
Tailored support to enhance your collection
As a museum chief curator, you have specific expectations regarding the appraisal of your African art collections. At AfricartMarket, we adapt our services to your needs to provide you with personalized and effective support. Our appraisal allows you to:- Guarantee the authenticity of works in your permanent collections and temporary exhibitions
- Acquire new major pieces with confidence
- Obtain grants and partnerships thanks to the certification of your collections
- Deepen historical research on the works
- Create catalogs raisonnés and scientific publications enhancing your artistic heritage
Appraisal and evaluation process
We adapt our appraisal process to your specific needs as a chief curator or museum director or collection manager. Generally, we proceed as follows:- Receipt and review of information on the works to be appraised (photos, dimensions, known provenance, etc.)
- In-depth research by our experts and consultants in African art
- Physical examination of the works if necessary
- Drafting of detailed authentication and evaluation reports
- Delivery of certified and secured documents
- Long-term follow-up and advice on the management of your collection
Follow-up and detailed report
At the end of our appraisal, you receive a comprehensive report including:- The authentication certification for each appraised work
- A detailed evaluation of their artistic, historical, and financial value
- Recommendations on the conservation and exhibition conditions of the works
- Suggestions for acquisitions to develop your collection
Get your online appraisal
You can easily request AfricartMarket’s appraisal online. Simply visit our website and fill out the form provided for this purpose. You will enter key information about the works to be authenticated: provenance, dimension, photographs… Our experts will then quickly contact you to obtain any additional details before proceeding with the evaluation of your African art pieces.Contact us for more information
At AfricartMarket, we are at your disposal to provide you with the most relevant and adapted appraisal to the needs of your museum or art center. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your project and benefit from our expertise in authenticating and enhancing African art.