Gray's Auctioneers

Valuations

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Our experts at Gray’s in Northeast Ohio have been valuing art and other precious artifacts for over thirty years. This service is best suited for anyone who can physically bring their item into our auction house if we need to take a closer look to determine whether the items are suitable for auction.

How it works

  1. Submit the valuation request form.
  2. Fill out the form sent to you by email.
  3. We get in touch within two to three business days to request images and additional information as needed.
  4. If we need a closer look to provide an accurate valuation, we will ask you to bring the item into the auction house in Cleveland, Ohio. If you are not in the area, we will not be able to value your piece properly should we need to see it in person.
  5. We contact you within two weeks with the valuation. Once you receive your estimate, you have the option to sell your item in one of our upcoming auctions.

Please keep in mind: initial valuations are done online; due to the volume of requests we expect to reply within two weeks; estimates are subject to change when we see the objects in person and are for guidance only; and we are unable to value items not suitable for auction at Gray’s (tools, kitchen utensils, electronics, toys, records, CDs and DVDs, for example). For the valuation of a larger collection, contact our Valuations Department at 216-226-3300.

Recent valuations

Fine art

Alexander Calder (1898–1976), Sea Creatures, 1969. Sold $78,000
Alexander Calder (1898–1976), Sea Creatures, 1969. Sold $78,000
Andy Warhol (1928–1987), Moonwalk (Pink), screenprint, 1987. Sold $100,000
Andy Warhol (1928–1987), Moonwalk (Pink), screenprint, 1987. Sold $100,000
Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000), Seamstresses, 1954, tempera on board. Sold $65,000
Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000), Seamstresses, 1954, tempera on board. Sold $65,000
David Burliuk (Russian, 1882–1967), Flowers on the Shore, oil on canvas. Sold $24,000
David Burliuk (Russian, 1882–1967), Flowers on the Shore, oil on canvas. Sold $24,000

Jewelry

An 18kt gold, diamond and pearl Compression pendant by César Baldaccini (CESAR). Sold $11,000
An 18kt gold, diamond and pearl Compression pendant by César Baldaccini (CESAR). Sold $11,000
A fancy yellow diamond, emerald and platinum ring. Sold $55,000
A fancy yellow diamond, emerald and platinum ring. Sold $55,000
A 14kt white gold and multi-colored diamond ring. Sold $12,000
A 14kt white gold and multi-colored diamond ring. Sold $12,000
A gold Cartier Tank wristwatch, 1920s. Sold $10,000
A gold Cartier Tank wristwatch, 1920s. Sold $10,000

Antiques

A Tiffany & Co. 18kt yellow gold double-handle presentation cup, 20th century. Sold $17,000
A Tiffany & Co. 18kt yellow gold double-handle presentation cup, 20th century. Sold $17,000
A George II sterling silver and silverplate eight-arm basket epergne, Thomas Gilpin, London, ca. 1757–58. Sold $30,000
A George II sterling silver and silverplate eight-arm basket epergne, Thomas Gilpin, London, ca. 1757–58. Sold $30,000
A gilt bronze figure of Vajradhara, Tibet, 17th century. Sold $60,000
A gilt bronze figure of Vajradhara, Tibet, 17th century. Sold $60,000
A Continental gold and enamel snuff box, 19th century. Sold $10,500
A Continental gold and enamel snuff box, 19th century. Sold $10,500

Furniture

A Louis XVI style tulipwood cabinet with rouge marble top and ormolu mounts by Befort Jeune. Sold $10,000
A Louis XVI style tulipwood cabinet with rouge marble top and ormolu mounts by Befort Jeune. Sold $10,000
An Italian Renaissance style walnut cassone. Sold $8,000
An Italian Renaissance style walnut cassone. Sold $8,000
A DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva and Heinz Ulrich for DeSede. Sold $8,500
A DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva and Heinz Ulrich for DeSede. Sold $8,500
A pair of Italian walnut winged mermaid console tables. Sold $7,500
A pair of Italian walnut winged mermaid console tables. Sold $7,500