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art valuer
Art valuers assess how much individual artworks or collections are worth. They advise people and organisations who want to sell, buy or insure artworks, including paintings, sculpture, jewellery, porcelain, books and furniture. Valuers often specialise in a particular period or type of artwork, for example, eighteenth century porcelain. They decide how much the object or collection is worth by:
- assessing its condition, quality, age, how it was made and whether it has been restored or changed in any way
- examining its provenance - documents such as receipts or other proof of how the owner obtained it
- researching using reference books, libraries and the internet
- consulting specialists and historians
- keeping up to date with the prices of similar objects and what is in demand at any particular time.
Valuers prepare written evaluations for clients, and when a collection or object is to be sold, they may prepare catalogues and conduct auctions.
Valuers may sometimes act as expert witnesses in disputed cases which have gone to court.
Hours and Environment
As a valuer you will often work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
You could be based in an office in a dealership or auction house or travel to clients' homes or businesses to discuss and carry out valuations. You might travel locally, nationally or overseas, depending on your clients.
Skills and Interests
To be an art valuer you need:
- in-depth knowledge of the arts and antiques market
- excellent communication skills
- the ability to pay close attention to detail
- up to date knowledge of relevant legislation
- research skills.
Entry
You can become an art valuer in any of the following ways:
- finding work in an auction house or antiques business as an assistant, porter, or cataloguer and learning through experience and part-time study
- joining a graduate training scheme with a large auction house such as Sotheby's or Christie's - only a few of these are offered each year, and you will usually need a degree in a subject such as history of art or fine art
- doing a degree in a relevant subject, such as art history, fine arts and restoration, or fine arts conservation, followed by further professional training in valuation.
The following specialised courses are available:
- BA (Hons) in Art, Design and Business - offered by Southampton Solent University
- MA in Arts Market Appraisal (Professional Practice) - offered at Kingston University and accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
You can get full details from the universities - see Further Information below for contact details.
To search for other relevant degree courses see Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
Training
Once you are working as a valuer you will receive on-the-job training. You can also develop and update your knowledge by attending short courses, such as those run by the major auction houses, Christie's and Sotheby's. These cover areas such as art history (specific periods), fine and decorative arts, and the art market. You can find out more by visiting Christie's and Sotheby's websites. See Further Information for links to the websites.
You could study part-time for postgraduate qualifications such as the MA in Arts Market Appraisal (Professional Practice) at Kingston University.
Gaining chartered status could improve your career prospects. You can do this through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) scheme. You will need a RICS-approved degree and a minimum of two years' experience. You will then have an interview in front of a panel of assessors. See the RICS website for details - there is a link to the website in Further Information below.
You can join the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers at student and professional level. As a member, you will be able to join their professional development (CPD) programmes. See Further Information below for contact details.
Opportunities
You could work auction houses or fine art or antique dealerships. Insurance firms also employ qualified valuers, particularly in the area of loss adjustment.
You may be able to find work with museums and galleries or with private collectors, managing their collections and overseeing insurance, conservation or restoration work. Regional and national heritage organisations also employ valuers in specialist roles to assess acquisitions.
You could set up your own business in the antiques trade, offering a valuation service as well as buying and selling fine arts and antiques.
Annual Income
This section is intended as a guideline only. These figures are subject to wide regional variations.
Salaries start at up to £18,500 a year.
The average salary for a fine arts valuer is around £22,000 to £25,000 a year.
With several years’ experience and specialist knowledge, salaries can rise to £40,000 or more.
Further information
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