Value of listed artist paintings
Listed artist painting value depends on the artist, attribution strength, medium, subject, date, size, condition, provenance, and current demand.
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Start by proving what the painting is: by the artist, attributed to, studio of, follower of, after, school of, or merely signed with a similar name. Those words change value.
Auction records are market evidence, not a final appraisal. Condition, authenticity, provenance, size, medium, edition, subject, and demand can materially change value.
Quick value checklist
- Photograph the full work, close details, back, frame or base, signature, labels, condition, and scale.
- Include medium, dimensions, provenance, receipts, certificates, gallery labels, and prior appraisal records.
- Show damage clearly: fading, tears, cracks, repairs, stains, losses, overpaint, chips, surface wear, or unstable mounting.
Key value drivers
- Artist, attribution level, provenance, subject, medium, size, and condition drive value.
- Catalogue references, gallery labels, exhibition history, and prior sale records can matter.
- Weak attribution, condition issues, and market softness can reduce value even for known names.
Auction evidence from Appraisily's database
Recent listed-artist sales show how artist and attribution level change value. These are market examples, not promises for your artwork.
| Category | Sale | Date | Lot | Realized | What it shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed artist portrait | Shannon's | Apr. 30, 2026 | William Merritt Chase, Portrait of a Lady with a Rose, oil on canvas | USD 93,750 | Strong artist attribution, subject, and provenance can support major value. |
| Listed artist landscape | Shannon's | Apr. 30, 2026 | Charles Harold Davis, Autumn, Mystic Harbor, oil on canvas | USD 16,250 | Listed artist landscapes can perform strongly when quality and condition support them. |
| Listed artist oil | Auctions at Showplace | Apr. 30, 2026 | George Segal Untitled Oil on Canvas, 1959 | USD 4,000 | Known artist, date, medium, and demand set the comparison frame. |
Condition and authenticity cautions
Do not rely on signature alone for listed artists. Documentation and expert review may be needed for significant works.
Use a professional appraisal or authentication path when artist attribution, legal use, insurance, donation, or a significant sale is involved.
When the free screener is enough
Use the free screener for first-pass identification, condition review, and market direction before selling, donating, cleaning, reframing, or ordering a formal appraisal.
When to get a professional appraisal
Use a professional appraisal for insurance, estate, donation, legal, or higher-value sale decisions. See the professional sample report.
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FAQ
What does listed artist mean?
It usually means the artist has a documented market or reference presence, but attribution still must be supported.
Is a signature enough for a listed artist?
No. Style, provenance, labels, medium, and expert review may be needed.
When should I get a professional appraisal?
When the artist may be significant, the work is insured, donated, sold, inherited, or needs legal documentation.
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