Free estimate - Auctioneer in Wallis and Futana

Free appraisal - Auctioneer in Wallis and Futana

Since 1978, the licensed experts and auctioneers of Auctie's estimate from Paris each year more than 50,000 requests for appraisals and valuations of art objects and collectibles, in complete confidentiality.

Whether you are in Mata Utu, the capital, or around Vailala, or Halalo, our auctioneers will respond to your requests.

We are well aware that the overseas departments and territories are regions where it is less easy to obtain a free and fair valuation of your objects.

Whether it's in the context of an inheritance or simply to find out the value of your objects, our local experts will help you to authenticate your property, and eventually, to sell it.

We give you free online estimates for your works of art, valuables and luxury items within 24 hours.

Objects estimated in Wallis and Futana and sold in Paris 

Selling a sculpture or painting at the Hôtel Drouot in Paris offers many advantages, even if you live in Wallis and Futana. Despite the geographical distance, our logistical partner and local teams guarantee secure, low-cost handling. Every month, shuttles between Mata Utu and Paris enable us to offer you record pick-up times.

Benefit from the renown of Drouot Paris to exhibit your work and attract collectors from all over the world, while minimizing logistics costs. This prestigious platform for the exchange and circulation of the European art market offers incomparable visibility to your objects, opening the doors to new opportunities for your goods, wherever you live.

The art market in Wallis and Futana    

The art market in Wallis and Futuna is a vibrant reflection of the rich culture and traditional heritage of this isolated Pacific archipelago. Wood carving, weaving, banana bark painting and tapa, traditional fabrics made from the bark of certain trees, are all art forms rooted in ancestral traditions. Craft markets and cultural events offer locals and visitors alike the opportunity to discover and acquire these unique artistic treasures, while helping to preserve and celebrate Wallis and Futuna's distinctive cultural identity. There are collectors on the island who often buy from galleries but face difficulties in reselling their possessions in the event of an inheritance, a move or any other change that may occur. 

Types of objects to be appraised free of charge on photo

• Asian art: bronzes, vases, furniture, prints, watercolors, display objects

• Historical memorabilia : military medals and decorations, military accessories...

• Sculptures : bronze sculptures, marble,

• Tableware: full service or part of service, silverware,

• Classical paintings: paintings, drawings from the 16th to the 18th. century

• Modern paintings: paintings, drawings, from 1850 to 1950

• Design furniture & antique furniture

• Jewelry and gold : rings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, precious stones of all types

Reasons to have your items appraised free of charge at Auctie's 

The auctioneers and experts responding to your appraisals are qualified professionals with experience in valuing valuable objects. Their expertise enables them to accurately identify the characteristics, authenticity and market value of the pieces presented. By turning to a professional, you benefit from a reliable and objective appraisal, despite the distance separating your home and our offices.

Online appraisals facilitate access to expertise for a wide audience, without the need for a prior appointment or additional costs. All you need to do is send us a few photos of your object (clear view, back of the object, frame if there is one, photo of the signature, or any other element enabling our experts to estimate your object accurately). The request is limited to 1 object per request and 5 requests per month and per person. 

To sum up, the benefit of calling on an auctioneer through an online estimate lies in the possibility of obtaining an accurate value for your object, making informed decisions about its art and collectibles and benefiting free of charge from a professional service, accessible to all.

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