Selling with STOA — Sell Your Artworks in Athens

You can contact STOA for an initial assessment. We review works from private collections, inheritances and family residences, with a focus on paintings, sculpture, prints, antiques and historical or collectible objects.

The process begins with sending photographs, dimensions, the signature, the reverse of the work and any information available about its provenance. In most cases an initial assessment can be made from photographs and basic details. Once we have reviewed the work, we let you know whether there is interest in an outright purchase or in offering it for sale through the gallery.

An appraisal is never based on the signature alone. We consider the artist, period, technique, condition, authenticity, rarity, provenance, any auction history and current market demand. The value of a work can be shaped significantly by its specific period of creation or its subject matter.

An initial estimate can be drawn from photographs and basic information. A more precise valuation often requires examining the work in person, so we can study the surface, technique, condition and authenticity. The valuation reflects the real state of the market, recent comparable sales, current demand and the artist's overall standing in the secondary art market.

The initial assessment is offered free of charge, provided the work falls within the categories STOA handles and there is interest in either purchasing it or offering it for sale.

Yes. STOA purchases and appraises works from private individuals, collectors and families holding inherited pieces or earlier acquisitions. Every case is handled with discretion and full confidentiality.

Yes. When a work fits STOA's focus and identity, an outright purchase and immediate payment can be arranged, without waiting for an auction or going through lengthy procedures.

We focus primarily on works by Greek and international artists — painting, sculpture and printmaking — pieces from the 19th and 20th centuries, contemporary Greek art, as well as selected historical, philhellenic, collectible and design objects.

Yes — in many cases lithographs, screenprints and original prints by recognised artists hold genuine collectible interest. Value depends on the artist, the period, the edition number, the signature, scarcity and current market demand.

Not necessarily. Many works from older collections are not accompanied by formal certificates. Assessment is often based on style, provenance, bibliography, earlier references and a thorough examination of the work itself.

The legal framework for selling artworks from private collections is clear and well defined. STOA guides you responsibly through every stage, so that the sale is carried out with security, discretion and a transparent view of every step involved.

STOA offers a direct, personal and discreet process for the appraisal and acquisition of artworks. Unlike the lengthy auction route, decisions and payment can be made immediately, without months of waiting, uncertainty over the outcome, or public exposure of the work. Each piece is handled with personal attention and a deep understanding of the real art market.

Not always. In some cases an inappropriate intervention can actually reduce the value of a work. It is usually preferable for an assessment to take place before any conservation or restoration is carried out.

Yes. There are unsigned works that may still hold artistic, historical or collectible interest. The absence of a signature does not necessarily mean a work has no value.