o/t help needed selling (old paintings) on ebay

[desprateseagull]

i have unearhed some paintings that a distant relative did years ago, and gave out as presents to the family.. i was too young at the time to aprpeciate them really..

I have been looking to sell these, but not sure whats the best way - either through a pawn shop with no intention of buying back, on on ebay?

all are framed, and in oil i think. one is quite big, so dont want to be lumbered with post costs.. the stuff i have seen on ebay seems to be mainly big name stff, or prints..

anyone know of a local shop / trader that may be interested?

 

[Titanic]

You could always take them to a local art auction house. Where do you live ?

 

[desprateseagull]

i am in brighton area, though looking for quick sale / low handling costs.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Are these paintings that your Great Uncle Pablo did back in the 1930s?

If so, I'll give you a fiver for them.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Are these paintings that your Great Uncle Pablo did back in the 1930s?

If so, I'll give you a fiver for them.

How long had these paintings been missing, Desprate?

You could try and get a free valuation from one of the respected Antique shops - Michael Norman antiques for one....

If you don't think they are worth a huge amount, then you could try snoopers paradise and see if they would buy them off you....

 

[Kent Seagull]

I've sold some big stuff on ebay, including a wardorobe! Just don't offer a delivery option, buyer collects.

 

[desprateseagull]

i am trying to work out when the painter (gladys higgins- nothing relevant found on google..) died- ar least 10-15 years ago? I only met her when ataying at sister's house..

somehow i doubt these will ever appear on antiques roadshow..!