Our team consists of experts, researchers, forensic specialists, and lab technicians situated in major cities worldwide, including Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Washington. This global network enables us to effectively serve you, regardless of your location.
HOW TO SELL YOUR GOYA
Paintings by Goya are more desirable today than ever before. In Spain, they embody the Spanish character and culture, but he has become an artist with full international appeal. Private collectors, corporate collections, art investment funds and museums, the world over, want to own and to show a Goya.
For you, if you have decided it is time to sell it, you enjoyed the painting long enough and now you have other plans for the huge amount of cash it is worth, the question is how to do it? How to transit from having the painting to having the cash?
The first and most important requirement is to show your Goya is a Goya. At this price level, buyers want to be very -very- sure, it is a Goya.
You cannot sell a Goya for the millions it is worth, if you cannot demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt, that it is authentic.
The next steps are to price your Goya, offer it to potential buyers and go through all the steps to close the sale.
If you don’t know how to do these different things, or don’t have the time, or if you have encountered difficulties doing it, we are here to help you and assist you.
We provide help and assistance to owners who want to sell on their own, and we offer full brokerage services to those who want us to take care of and handle everything from start to finish.
Regardless of how much assistance you want, if you own a painting, a drawing or a lithograph, by Goya, and you want to sell it, contact us and we will help you sell it or we will sell it for you.
Text us, Email us, Whatsapp us, Call us, Send us photos, dimensions, copies of the documents you have.
We respond promptly and courteously.
Francisco Goya
Expert Services
30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828
About Francisco Goya
Our team of experienced art historians and authentication experts are here to find the best possible outcome for your case!
We issue Goya Experts COA -Certificates of authenticity- opinions, authentication and attribution reports. We guarantee our authentications and certifications to be correct.
Free ConsultationFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Send us high-resolution images of the front, back, and signature, along with close-ups of any notable details.
- Provide the artwork's measurements.
- Share any available details about its history, origin, previous owners, and relevant documents.
- We will assess the information and offer a quote for our services.
- Once you accept the quote, payment is required to move forward.
- We perform the necessary authentication.
- You will receive a detailed report, and if the artwork is confirmed authentic, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
We typically conduct examinations after the research phase, but we can accommodate early assessments upon request.
Due to the high value of De Kooning paintings, we recommend keeping the artwork in your possession for safety reasons. Shipping it may pose liability and insurance issues.
We conduct examinations using:
- High-resolution photos
- Live video feeds (e.g., Zoom)
- On-site evaluations at art storage facilities worldwide
- In-person assessments at your residence, office, bank, or hotel
We carry out all essential tests for authentication, including material analyses, dating techniques, specialized photography, and forensic studies. The specific tests will depend on the individual case.
Typically, authentication takes a few days, with straightforward cases ranging from a couple of weeks to several months for more complex situations.
There is no charge for a COA; it is automatically provided if your artwork is authenticated as genuine.
Many of our services, such as answering questions and providing estimates of value, are offered at no cost. For additional services, fees begin at $300.
Payment is required upfront for our services to avoid potential conflicts of interest that could affect our conclusions regarding authenticity or future sales.
No, we cannot accept payment post-authentication. Doing so could create a conflict of interest, potentially compromising the integrity of our evaluations.
Yes, major auction houses recognize our authentications due to the thorough nature of our research and reporting. Our findings are comprehensive, well-referenced, and based on verifiable facts, ensuring they hold up under scrutiny.
We take client privacy very seriously. This includes protecting the identities of all clients, whether public figures or institutions like galleries, auction houses, museums, law firms, and banks. We do not disclose client identities or the specifics of the services we provide.
Contact Us
Examination - We offer on-site evaluations of artworks at various locations, including your home, office, bank, attorney’s office, art storage facility, or even at your hotel while you travel. Our services extend to art galleries, auction houses, government agencies, customs ports, law enforcement offices, and warehouses. We are also available for evaluations at places of worship, organizational venues, clubs, libraries, colleges, museums, and conservator studios or labs. Please note that, for insurance and liability reasons, we do not conduct evaluations at our own premises.
Email:
info@goyaexperts.com
Phone:
+1 (646) 687-1414