Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does ArtVals do?
ArtVals provides professional art valuations, private sales services, and market insights tailored for collectors, institutions, and artists. We help clients understand the value of their artworks and connect buyers with sellers discreetly and securely.

2. Who conducts your valuations?
All valuations are carried out by Luke Campbell, a Registered Fine Art Valuer with over a decade of experience in the Australian art market. Valuations comply with industry standards and are suitable for insurance, market resale, estate planning, or financial reporting.

3. How much does a valuation cost?
Valuation fees vary depending on the number of artworks, the purpose of the valuation, and the level of research required. Contact us for a quote tailored to your needs.

4. Do you help with selling artworks?
Yes. ArtVals manages private sales on behalf of collectors, artists, and estates. We market artworks directly to our network of serious buyers and handle negotiations, invoicing, and logistics.

5. Do you take a commission on sales?
Yes. We charge a standard 15% commission on successful sales, plus GST. There are no upfront listing fees.

6. How do you determine an artwork’s value?
We use recent auction results, gallery pricing, historical performance, and market trends to provide accurate, evidence-based valuations. Provenance, condition, and significance are also considered.

7. Can I get my artwork valued online?
Yes. You can submit images and details of your artwork via our website. In many cases, we can provide an online valuation. For high-value works or formal reports, a physical inspection may be required.

8. Do you provide valuations for Indigenous Australian art?
Absolutely. ArtVals has extensive experience working with Indigenous artworks and provides culturally respectful and market-aware valuations.

9. Is ArtVals affiliated with any galleries or auction houses?
No. ArtVals operates independently, offering impartial advice and service to collectors and clients across the market.

10. How do I get started?
Visit artvals.com/online-valuation to submit a valuation request, or contact Luke Campbell directly at luke@artvals.com.