Selling a Picasso
Picasso is the best-selling artist of all time — living or deceased.
From time to time, another artist may briefly surpass him in a given year, usually because a single masterpiece achieves a record-breaking price. But when you look at the broader picture over 10 or 20 years, Picasso consistently outsells everyone else. His market is deep, global, and exceptionally liquid.
Perhaps you have grown tired of your Picasso, or you feel that the time has come to sell.
Of course, you can do it yourself — if you have abundant free time, exceptional patience, and the ability to navigate complexity without frustration. Selling a Picasso is not simply placing an artwork on the market. It requires answering many critical questions, such as:
- When is the right time to sell?
- Where is the strongest market for your Picasso?
- How should it be sold — privately or publicly?
- What is the correct asking price?
- Who pays for packing, insurance, and shipping?
- What should the bill of sale include?
- Do you have a documented history and provenance?
- Is there a professional condition report?
- Are there high-quality professional photographs?
- Do you have valid authentication documents?
- Where can potential buyers examine the artwork?
- When and how will payment be made?
We handle everything for you — from authentication and appraisal to marketing, negotiation, and final sale.
Simply send us photographs, dimensions, and location details to arrange an examination. We respond promptly and discreetly.
Our Full-Service Picasso Brokerage
We take care of the entire selling process from start to finish. With complete discretion and precision, our brokerage services save you time, money, and stress.
1. Timing the Market
There are better and worse moments to sell. We act when timing is optimal to achieve the strongest possible result.
2. Finding the Right Market for Your Picasso
We identify and access the most advantageous international markets for your specific Picasso.
3. Targeting the Right Buyers
Private collectors, investors, art funds, museums, and institutions all buy differently. We know exactly who is most likely to buy your Picasso — and how to reach them.
4. Choosing the Best Selling Strategy
Some Picassos achieve the highest price through discreet private treaty sales. Others benefit from buyer competition. We determine the most effective strategy based on decades of experience.
5. Price Optimization & Market Adaptability
Markets change rapidly. During the selling period, we continuously monitor comparable sales and adjust pricing tactically — upward or downward — to optimize both speed and final value.
6. Absolute Confidentiality
Your privacy is fully protected. All transactions are handled with strict discretion.
7. Professional Management of Every Detail
We oversee every logistical and legal aspect of the transaction, eliminating risk and ensuring smooth execution.
8. Structuring for Maximum Financial Advantage
Timing, currency, payment methods, and tax considerations all affect your final result. We structure each sale to maximize your net outcome.
9. Completely Effortless for the Seller
We manage everything — marketing, buyer screening, negotiations, documentation, transport, and payment.