- Fine art
- Private sale
Sell your painting directly to us — with the discretion of a private client, not a public sale.
We acquire fine art from every important period and movement — Old Masters to contemporary and street art — with a confidential valuation and same-day payment, entirely outside the auction room.
- 30+ Years' Combined Experience
- Expert Attribution Research
- Same-Day Payment
- How It Works
A confidential sale in three steps
Photograph
Send clear photographs of your piece — the item itself, any signature or hallmark, and papers if available — by WhatsApp or our enquiry form.
Valuation
Our specialists assess the piece and return a free, no-obligation offer, typically within hours.
Payment
Accept the offer and receive same-day payment by bank transfer or cash, subject to identification.
- Understanding Value
What determines a painting's value
Every period and movement has its own market — an Old Master is judged differently to a piece of contemporary street art — but six factors shape almost every valuation we make.
Artist & Attribution
A confirmed, documented attribution to a recognised artist has by far the greatest impact on value.
Provenance
A clear ownership history, exhibition record, or inclusion in a catalogue raisonné significantly strengthens both value and saleability.
Condition & Conservation
Original condition and stable canvas or support are prized. Heavy overpainting, lining, or poor restoration can reduce value.
Subject & Period
Certain subjects and periods are more sought after than others within an artist's own body of work.
Size & Medium
Oil on canvas, works on paper, scale, and medium each affect value differently across categories.
Market Demand
Demand for particular artists and movements shifts significantly over time — our specialists track current market movement.
For specifics on your period or movement, see the index below — or send photographs directly for an exact assessment.
- Private Valuation Appointments
Submit your painting for a confidential valuation.
- No fees or commission on private sales
- Response within 24 hours
- Entirely confidential — never publicly listed
- Prefer to talk? Message us on WhatsApp instead
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- The Index
The periods and movements we acquire
A working list of the categories we buy most often. If your painting isn’t listed, ask us — our specialists cover the full breadth of fine art.
- Old Master Paintings (14th–18th Century)
- 19th Century Romantic & Academic
- Impressionist & Post-Impressionist
- Cubist, Futurist & Avant-Garde
- Surrealist & Abstract
- British 20th Century & St Ives School
- Contemporary & Street Art
- Works on Paper
Don’t see your period listed? Send photographs regardless — our valuers assess work well beyond this index. See the full catalogue.
- Recently Acquired
A glimpse of recent purchases
17th Century Dutch Old Master Study
Acquired from a private seller, London
Impressionist Landscape, Oil on Canvas
Acquired from an estate, Surrey
Mid-Century Abstract Composition
Acquired from a private collector
What our clients say
“A seamless experience from start to finish. Immediate offer, discreet meeting, and superb service.”
Surrey
Private client
“A seamless experience from start to finish. Immediate offer, discreet meeting, and superb service.”
Surrey
Private client
“A seamless experience from start to finish. Immediate offer, discreet meeting, and superb service.”
Surrey
Private client
- Testimonials
Discretion, expertise, immediacy
Free, Confidential Valuations
No obligation, no public exposure — assessed entirely in private.
Same-Day Offers & Payment
Accept a valuation and receive funds the same day, by bank transfer or cash.
Expert Attribution Research
Specialists who research artist, provenance, and condition properly before every offer.
Fully Insured Collection
Home visits, hotel appointments, or insured postal packs — across the UK and Europe.
- Why Sell to Us
Auction versus private sale
- The Comparison
Selling through auction can mean a long wait and significant deductions before any proceeds reach you. Here’s how a private sale with us typically compares.
Feature
Total Received
Auction
Up to 3 months
30–35 days
~15% + VAT + insurance
Additional Fees Applt
~35% Added — Reduces Bidding
~65% of Buyer Price
Regent Street Antiques
✅ Same-day
✅ Immediate
✅ £0
✅ £0
✅ No Impact — Direct Offer
✅ Up to 100%
- Selling Options
Sell however you prefer
Send photographs for the fastest route, or choose one of the ways below — every option is free, confidential, and fully insured.
- Frequently Asked
Selling your painting, clarified
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