Design valuation at Vendu Dickhaut Maastricht

Design objects occupy a unique place among the auction offerings. Unlike traditional antiques, the value of design depends heavily on the designer's name, edition, use of materials and cultural significance. Brands and designers such as Charles & Ray Eames, Gerrit Rietveld, Alvar Aalto or Studio Job are often sought after by collectors. Our appraisers have knowledge of international design movements such as Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern and Postmodernism. This allows them to make a good assessment of which objects are worthy of auction, what the trends are in the market and which pieces are rare and valuable.

At Vendu Dickhaut, we have a team of experienced appraisers with diverse expertise. We also make use of our international network, which includes art historians, collectors and museums. Our experts always adhere to the guidelines of the Federation of Valuers, Brokers and Auctioneers in Movable Property (TMV). Get to know our valuers.

If you are considering having your design collection valued, we are here to help. Our appraisers are well-versed in the latest trends and developments in the design world, and can provide you with an accurate and valuable appraisal of your objects. This can range from furniture pieces and lamps to ceramics and textiles. 

The valuation process itself is transparent and structured. We start with a thorough inspection of your properties, paying attention to details such as provenance, condition and any special features. We then explore the current market and comparable sales to provide a realistic and up-to-date value estimate.

At Vendu Dickhaut, you can take advantage of our valuation service in several ways. Every Tuesday you are welcome at our free valuation days at Bredestraat 23 in Maastricht, between 10:00 and 16:00. You can then drop by by appointment with your designer objects or clear photo's. No time to come by? Then choose an online valuation: simply use our form to send in photos and information. Do you have a larger designer collection or fragile pieces? Then we will be happy to schedule an appraisal at your home. We tailor our approach to your situation.

Vendu Dickhaut holds several art auctions every year. If your artwork is assessed as auction-worthy during the valuation, it will be given a place in an auction. Would you like to know more about our auctions?