Turner Experts

Valuation of paintings by Turner Experts

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Turner Experts

Valuation of paintings by Turner Experts

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Turner Experts

Valuation of paintings by Turner Experts

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J.M.W. Turner art research,

authentication and appraisal

Turner Experts comprises a dedicated group of art specialists, researchers, scholars, and appraisers working together to authenticate and appraise the sketches, watercolors and oils of JMW Turner, the renowned 18th century English painter.

We are fluent in French, and Italian, countries which Turner explored extensively as he painted his beautiful landscapes.

In authenticating Turner we use state of the art techniques including x-ray photography, paper analysis and other means to establish authenticity.

If you have a sketch or painting you think might be by JMW Turner, please contact us.

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authentication

At Turner Experts we authenticate the works of Joseph Mallord William Turner.

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Appraisal

Not all pictures are created equal, so it takes a highly specialized, knowledgable, and experienced appraiser to determine where each works fits into the pantheon of works by Tuner.

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Signature

Turner Experts can thoroughly analyze the signature on your painting or drawing to determine if it was done by the hand of Joseph Mallord William Turner.

Members of:

Affiliations

Art History
Catalogue Raisonne
MOAS
Italian Art Soc
Unione Europea
College Art Assoc
Experts Spain
Sik Isea

Expert Services

Authentication, certification, appraisal and valuation of paintings, watercolors and drawings, by J. M.W. Turner.

Send photographs, dimensions and any history you may know of, even if it is undocumented orally transmitted information.

Photographs allow an initial assessment and basic research to be performed.

Yes. It is uncommon for a Turner painting to have a complete and documented end-to-end chain of ownership. Most Turners cannot be authenticated based on their provenance. Other methods must be employed.

Photos
Dimensions
Any history or information you may have
In which country or State, it is located?
Is there a deadline, such as an auction date?

Yes. Most Turner’s paintings, watercolors and drawings are not signed.

Yes, we perform forensic examinations of signatures, dates and handwriting.

Each Turner authentication is different, but many include provenance research, documentary research, consistency research, stylistic analysis, technical analyses, materials scientific analyses, signature examination, forensic studies, dating, x-rays, ultraviolet, multispectral photography

Yes, and fully referenced reports detailing how the painting was determined to be authentic.

It might be attributed to Turner, or School of Turner, or by a Follower of Turner, or in the Manner of Turner, or After Turner.

Yes. Advanced bespoke Appraisals and Valuations matching exactly your needs and the purpose of the valuation.

To avoid overpaying when you acquire a drawing, a watercolor or a painting by Turner.
To get proper insurance.
To know the art loan value.
For tax or estate planning.
For estate distribution.
Marital assets division.
Dissolution of partnership.
Corporate liquidation.
Tax deductible donation.
Gifting.
To avoid underpricing when you sell.

Yes. We examine Turners worldwide.

For insurance reasons we only examine Turners at your location or at an art storage facility.

Thousands for authentication and hundreds for appraisals of value.

From weeks to months depending on the complexity of the case.

Yes. Absolutely and fully confidential.

Yes. We ensure that you buy and sell to the very best of your interests while protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your decisions.

Our authentications are not opinion-based but fact-based. We provide evidence of authenticity and fully referenced material and sources. For these reasons our Turner authentications are almost universally accepted.

Please send us:
Photos
Dimensions
Any history or information you may have
In which country or State, it is located?
Is there a deadline, such as an auction date?