Sell Modern and Fine Art
Expert guidance for private collectors, estates, and heirs weighing a cash offer, private sale, consignment, or auction.
Selling a valuable work of art is an important decision, and the right approach depends on the piece, the market, and your goals. Whether you are weighing a cash offer, a private sale, consignment, or auction, understanding your options helps you reach the best possible outcome. Modern Art Dealers works with private collectors, estates, and heirs to evaluate modern and fine art, explain the selling strategies available, and determine the right path for each work. Use the guides below to sell with confidence.
Ready to sell
Sell Your Artwork
Start with a confidential evaluation and review the three ways we help owners sell: a direct cash offer, a private sale to our collector network, or consignment. We will explain how each works and recommend the best fit for your piece.
- Request a confidential evaluation
- Explore cash offers
- Explore private sale
- Explore consignment
Understand your options
Learn About Selling Fine Art
Not ready to decide? Understand the process first. Our in-depth guide explains how art auctions and private sales actually work, what fees and terms to expect, and how the value of a work is determined.
- Auction vs private sale vs consignment
- How art auctions work (fees, reserves, bought-in)
- How artwork is valued
- Factors that affect market value
Check your artist
Find Out If We Buy Your Artist
We actively acquire work by a growing list of modern, post-war, and contemporary artists. See whether your artist is one we are seeking, and review what we look for. If your artist is not listed, you can still request an evaluation.
- Browse the artists we actively buy
- See artist-specific acquisition information
- Request an evaluation for a specific artist