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What type of items did you inherit?

Select the best match. You can describe everything in detail later.

Do you know anything about where these items came from?

Even a little context helps us give a more precise evaluation.

What are you hoping to find out?

This helps us frame the evaluation for your situation.

Strong Candidate for Evaluation

Your items sound worth evaluating.

Based on what you've described, these items have a real chance of carrying significant value. Our team will prioritize your review and follow up within 24–48 hours with a detailed assessment.

Upload clear photos of each item — overall shots and close-ups of any marks, labels, or signatures. The more detail you provide, the more precise the evaluation.

Upload your items

Add photos and a brief description. A specialist responds within 24–48 hours.

Possible Value

Our team will take a closer look.

Without more context it's hard to say definitively — but many estate items turn out to be more valuable than expected once a specialist examines the photos. Details that seem ordinary often reveal something significant.

Submit your photos and let us determine what you have. You'll receive an honest assessment within 24–48 hours.

Upload your items

Add photos and a brief description. A specialist responds within 24–48 hours.

Submit for Review

Not knowing is exactly why we're here.

You don't need to know what category your items fall into, who made them, or what they might be worth. That's the entire point of the evaluation. Submit photos and a brief description — our specialists will do the rest.

If we're unable to determine value from photos alone, we'll tell you what additional information would help.

Upload your items

Add photos and a brief description. A specialist responds within 24–48 hours.

Helpful before you submit

  • Check the underside of ceramics and silverware for marks or stamps
  • Photograph the back of any paintings or framed prints
  • Note any words, numbers, or symbols you can see on each piece

What your evaluation includes

Note: The quality of your evaluation depends on the quality of your photos. Submissions with clear overall and close-up photos receive the most detailed and confident assessments. Incomplete submissions may require follow-up before we can provide a full evaluation.

How to photograph your items

A phone camera in good natural light is all you need. Here's what to capture for each item.

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Full overall shot

Capture the entire item straight on in natural light against a plain background. Shows form, proportions, and overall condition at a glance.

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Marks, stamps & labels

Check the underside of ceramics and silverware, backs of drawers in furniture, and clasps on jewelry. Maker's marks are often the single most important factor.

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Signatures & inscriptions

Photograph any signatures, monograms, or handwritten text clearly and in focus. This is frequently the key to artist or maker identification.

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Back of paintings

The back of a painting often reveals gallery labels, auction stickers, stretcher markings, and dates. Don't skip this — it frequently changes the evaluation.

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Damage & condition

Photograph any chips, cracks, repairs, or stains. Condition affects value significantly. A repaired piece may still have strong value — we'd rather know upfront.

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Surface & texture detail

For ceramics and paintings, tilt slightly to capture surface texture. This helps confirm technique, material, and whether a piece is original or a reproduction.

Privacy & Security

Your photos and information are private Not shared — used only for evaluation Deleted upon request No selling or distributing of your data

Uploading your items

Yes. Clear photographs reveal the key factors needed for identification and valuation: maker's marks, construction details, condition, material, and any signatures or labels. Our specialists analyze the same details a traditional appraiser would — from photos rather than an in-person visit. The more detail your photos capture, the more precise the evaluation.
Yes. There is no charge to submit photos and receive an evaluation. There is no obligation to sell, consign, or take any action after receiving the results.
Most evaluations are delivered within 24 to 48 hours of receiving your photos. Complex items requiring additional research may take slightly longer. You will receive your evaluation by email at the address you provide.
There is no limit. If you have inherited an entire estate, submit photos of all items together. Photograph each item individually and provide a brief separate description for each piece for the clearest results.
Unsigned and unmarked items can still have significant value. We analyze style, construction technique, material, period, and subject matter to narrow down attribution. Many antique pieces and folk art items carry no maker's mark but are actively collected. Submit the photos and let us assess what we can determine.
The free evaluation is an expert assessment of likely auction or retail value, not a formal written appraisal for insurance, estate tax, or legal purposes. Formal appraisals require an in-person examination by a credentialed appraiser. If your items appear to warrant a formal appraisal, we will note that in the evaluation and can provide referrals.