Gray’s Auction Valuations

Receive an auction valuation for your valuables such as fine art, jewelry, gems, watches, antique rugs, gold & silver, fine antiques, and decorations.

Our experts at Gray’s have been valuing art and other precious artifacts for 30+ years.

If you want to find out what your item or items are worth, let us help.

This service is best suited for anyone who can physically bring their item into our auction house in Cleveland if we need to take a closer look in order to provide you with an accurate estimate.

Please Keep In Mind:

  • Initial valuations are done online. However, you must be willing to bring your item to our auction house in Cleveland, Ohio, to get an accurate estimate.

  • Due to the high volume of requests we receive for auction valuations, we expect to be able to reply to your request within two weeks.

  • Auction estimates are subject to change when we see the objects in person.

  • Initial auction estimates given are for guidance only.

  • We do not evaluate tools, kitchen utensils, electronics, toys, records/CDs/DVD etc, or any items you are not considering selling with Grays. Take a look at our blog on valuing your own items to get a head start.

Here’s How It Works:

  1. Pay the Valuation Deposit using the link here.

  2. Fill out the form sent to you via email.

  3. We will get in touch within 2-3 business days to request images and additional info as needed.

  4. Keep in mind that if we need to take a closer look to provide you with 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 will contact you within two weeks with the valuation of your item.

  6. Once you receive your estimate, you will have the option to sell your item in one of our upcoming auctions. Learn about how selling at auction works here.

  7. If you choose to consign with us and your item sells successfully we will refund your deposit.

 

*For the valuation of a larger collection contact our Valuations Department directly at wiw at graysauctioneers.com or 216-226-3300.

Note: Due to the high volume of valuation requests that we have been receiving, we now have to charge a $50 deposit for all valuations. This deposit will be refunded to you if you decide to consign your item to us at the auction. Thank you for your understanding.

Valuation Deposit

Recently sold jewelry that sold for over $1,000

 
 
 
 

For a quicker valuation, download the app!

Simply download our app, quickly create an account, and request your auction valuation with the ability to upload images directly within the application.

 
 
 
 
 

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A Tiffany & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold Double Handle Presentation Cup, 20th Century sold $17,000

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