Sterling silver appraisal

Find out how much your painting is really worth!
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Every Mearto appraisal is completed by a real expert. You'll receive a professional valuation by email, typically within 48 hours.

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Updated July 2026

Every year, thousands of paintings are submitted to Mearto—from treasured family heirlooms and attic discoveries to works by internationally recognised artists. Some turn out to be decorative pieces worth a few hundred dollars, while others are valuable originals with significant auction potential.

The challenge is knowing the difference.

Most of our fine art appraisals are provided by David U., who evaluates each painting individually and draws on years of experience in the international art market to determine values.

How is a painting's value determined?

One of the biggest misconceptions we encounter is that age alone determines value.

In reality, many 19th-century paintings have modest market values, while works by sought-after contemporary artists can sell for considerably more.

Every painting is unique, which is why professional appraisals consider a combination of factors rather than relying on simple formulas.

Our specialists assess:

- Artist or attribution
- Authenticity
- Medium (oil, acrylic, watercolour, gouache, tempera and more)
- Subject matter
- Size
- Condition and restoration
- Provenance
- Exhibition or publication history
- Current demand in today's art market

Even small details can have a significant impact on value.

What kinds of paintings can be appraised?‍

We appraise every type of painting!

Whether you've inherited a traditional landscape or purchased a contemporary work at a local gallery, our specialists can help.

We regularly appraise:

- Oil paintings
- Watercolours
- Acrylic paintings
- Gouache
- Tempera
- Pastels
- Miniatures
- Portraits
- Landscapes
- Abstract art
- Religious art
- Folk art
- Contemporary art
- Modern art

We also evaluate unsigned paintings, works with difficult-to-read signatures and paintings requiring further research into authentication or attribution.

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Why professional appraisals matter‍

Online image searches and AI tools can sometimes identify an artist or style, but they cannot reliably determine market value.Every week we review paintings that have been incorrectly identified online or dramatically overvalued based on automated estimates.

Determining value requires far more than recognizing an image—it requires understanding authenticity, provenance, condition and current collector demand.

That's why every Mearto appraisal is completed by a specialist with real market experience.

What our painting appraisal experts look for

‍Is it original?

Authenticity is often the single biggest factor affecting value. Our specialists examine style, technique, materials and other identifying characteristics to determine whether a work is likely to be an original, a studio work, a later copy or a reproduction.

Who painted it?

A signature is helpful—but it's only one piece of the puzzle. We frequently research labels, inscriptions, exhibition records and stylistic characteristics to build a clearer picture of a painting's origin.

What condition is it in?

Professional restoration can preserve a painting, while poor restoration can significantly reduce its appeal to collectors. We assess condition within the context of today's market.

Is there provenance?

A documented ownership history, exhibition record or published reference can substantially increase confidence and value.

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our word for it.

200,000+ satisfied customers

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I received a response and information regarding my items in less than 48 hours, which I appreciated. The appraiser was very knowledgable.

Kristal Hicks Torpey

I highly recommend Mearto if you're curious of the value or background of any item in your home.
The appraisal I received from Mearto was detailed and thorough.

Austin Phillips

I received a quality appraisal in less than 48 hours. I also acquired a second opinion of an industry expert who concurred with Mearto's appraised value.

Todd Roper

Sterling silver appraisal

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Don't just take our word for it.

200,000+ satisfied customers

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