Reports
We offer a number of different reports dependent on your circumstances and requirements. From traditional condition reports for your records and insurance purposes to investigative historical reports to uncover the stories your painting may hold. We can also create condtion and quote reports for funding grants and insurance purposes.
Condition Reports - Oil Paintings
Prices from £149
Our Condition Reports offer a meticulous and authoritative evaluation of your oil paintings, ideal for valuation purposes or insurance documentation.
We assess the painting’s front, back, frame, and signature, recording all visible signs of age, wear, restoration, and environmental effects. Every report includes 4–5 high-resolution, print-ready images as a permanent visual record, along with a detailed written description.
This professional documentation provides:
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A dated baseline of the artwork’s current condition
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Essential evidence for insurers or valuers
An invaluable safeguard for your investment
Historical Research Reports (Paintings)
Prices on request
Our Historical Research Reports uncover the stories your paintings hold — tracing their age, origin, possible artists, stylistic influences, and sitter identity where applicable. We combine visual analysis with targeted research into archives, catalogues, and historical references.
Each report includes:
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High-resolution photography (front, back, details, and signature) can be provided by you.
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Analysis of materials, style, and technique
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Artist attribution possibilities, and dates.
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Historical context of the sitter or subject
Integration of any provenance or documentation provided by you
What we require:
For both services, please provide:
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High-resolution photographs – front, back, frame, and any signature or notable details area of damage.
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Known provenance or history – ownership records, documents, or exhibition history
Purpose of the report – insurance, valuation, scholarly research, or personal interest
We encourage clients to share all available ownership history, certificates, or archival references to enrich the research. The result is a scholarly, compelling document that enhances the value and narrative of your artwork.
For historical research reports we can work from your photographs. For condition reports and quotes its best we see the paintings in the flesh so to speak, in some cases though we can work from photographs or videos.
All reports represent a professional opinion based on visual examination. They are not a guarantee of authnticity, artist attribution, or market value.