Valuation

 (Hier kunt u deze informatie ook in het Nederlands lezen)

Douwes Fine Art are registered valuers/appraisers for 16th - 21th century paintings and follow the guidelines set forth by the "Federatie TMV" (Federation of Valuers/Appraisers, Brokers and Auctioneers in Movable Goods).

We appraise in Holland and abroad, handle individual works of art as well as large collections, and use the following criteria:

• insured value
• current commercial value
• home content division value
• inheritance value

Our rates are as follows:

• We charge a 4 promille fee over the appraised value of a work of art with a minimum fee of €120.
• For each additional hour exceeding the first, we ask a fee of Euro €120, including travel time and legal fees if applicable.
• For general advice, verbal or written, we charge a fee of €120 per hour or part of an hour.
• For large collections a special tarrif can be agreed.
• Fees are exclusive of 19% VAT.

"Art will retain an eternal value"
therefore
"Art completes what nature cannot bring to a finish"