buying informetion

When you think of art auctions, the first image that might come to mind is a fast-talking auctioneer, adrenaline-fueled bidding, and last-minute drama. But the truth is that these days, bidding has never been more accessible, whether you want to attend a live auction or simply bid online from the comfort of your home. At Jacob Samuel Art our aim is to provide every client with the best buying experience possible.

• From finding the art you love, to buying and having it delivered, we have listed a few reasons why you can buy with confidence at Jacob Samuel Art.
• Our team of specialist We’ve built a team of specialist across multiple categories in the world of art collecting. We are here to help new and veteran art collectors alike.
• Available to clients around the world Our team of specialist and experts are available to meet our clients in person no matter where they reside. We can connect you with one of our local specialists.
• Purchasing your next piece of art By taking the time to learn and understand more about the next piece of art you are looking to purchase we can help you acquire your next art piece at one of hundreds of auctions taking place all year round.
• Years of experience Our experienced team of specialist will meticulously research every detail of the art piece you are looking to purchase to ensure you can place your bid with confidence.

Our process

• Authenticating and evaluating art pieces Once you have purchased your art piece our team of experts will evaluate the artwork to ensure authenticity.
• Provenance We’ll review the history of ownership, any supporting documents included with the artwork and any relevant art databases to ensure a smooth and legal transfer occurs.
• Reviewing the condition report Each piece of art comes with a condition report which details what condition the artwork is in at the time of the sale.
• Pricing your artwork Our team of experts will evaluate and asses the current market value for artworks you would like to sell. We will determine an estimated range of what we think the items should sell for based on all the relevant factors.