The value of artworks depends on a number of features including such basics as dimensions and framing. A more material consideration is the medium and technique.  Then we come to style and subject. And of course the artist’s reputation. While all these do have a bearing the most important factors (in my humble opinion) is : do you like it and  how long would it stay on your wall if you bought it (i.e. would you get bored!).

This is a private collection and the simple fact is that I just don’t have the space to display more that 10% of it. My most conventionally valuable pieces , that’s to say, a London auctioneer would be aiming for sales well into the £thousands based on previous sales and the artist’s  reputation are not on my walls. Of those that are, my favourite has a value to me of £10,000.  That’s way in excess of what anyone is likely to be willing to pay or that any independent valuation might  propose.  It’s not a famous  artist, not in a medium that attracts high prices but for me it’s the artist’s best work, I want to keep it on my wall but I would be thrilled to discover someone else shared my appreciation and would be happy for it to go to a new home where it would continue to be appreciated. 

For me value is subjective, buy what you like, not what other’s tell you is a good piece in their, perhaps, expert opinion. I’ve visited may global art galleries host to works by famous names. More often than not they are inferior examples purchased for ludicrous prices simply as a status symbol to be able to boast that: Our national gallery holds a “masterpiece” by [insert famous artist’s name here!] . 

That’s why everything here is potentially for sale but nothing has a price. If you genuinely like it, make an offer.