Services
Sale, appraisal, or search assignment: swift, personal, and purpose-driven advice
Acquiring or selling a work of art requires expert knowledge of the ever-evolving art market. For Dutch artworks from the period 1880–1950, Bob Scholte Fine Art offers trusted advice and discreet guidance on buying and selling; purchasing at auctions; deaccessioning; tailored search assignments; framing; and the preservation and restoration of your valuable pieces.
To provide you with fast and personal service, we offer a dedicated WhatsApp hotline. You can contact me directly via +31610325828 for any inquiries or advice. You will receive an initial response within 24 hours.
I may not be able to purchase your artwork immediately; however, I am happy to offer it on consignment. As a broker, I provide my services to facilitate the sale of your artworks. During the consignment period, I will work to sell your artwork to a third party, whether to a private collection, an institute or a museum. A formal contract will be drafted between you, as the seller (consignor), and my art dealership (consignee). This contract will include a detailed description of the artwork and specify the amount you will receive upon sale.
Throughout the consignment period, you retain ownership of the artwork, while I ensure it is properly insured. Consignment sales are conducted on a "no cure, no pay" basis. I only accept works on consignment that are a good fit for my collection.
Preference is given to paintings and works on paper by renowned Dutch artists from the period 1850-1950. This includes artists from de Haagse School, de Bergense School, and the Amsterdam School, such as Jan Mankes, Siebe J. ten Cate, Leo Gestel, Anton Mauve, Frans Melchers, Jacobus (Jac) van Looy, Chris Beekman, Maurits Cornelis Escher, Isaac Israëls, Nola Hatterman, George H. Breitner, Jan Sluijters, Carel de Nerée tot Babberich, among others.
First assess sales offers based on photos, which can be conveniently submitted via my WhatsApp service. Following this initial review, I conduct an in-person evaluation of the work to verify its authenticity and quality, after which we can proceed with a potential purchase.
We invite you to submit your offer here.
Are you a collector of Dutch art in search of a particular work or artist? As an acquisition agent, I take care of the time-consuming process of locating, assessing, and - where possible - acquiring the works you desire. With an extensive network of dealers, collectors, and experts, and through my regular presence at leading art fairs such as TEFAF and PAN, I remain closely attuned to developments within the art market.
Search assignments can be submitted free of charge, confidentially, and without obligation. You will receive a response within one business day to discuss the possibilities.
--> Jan Mankes, Lelieveld (1912), oil on canvas, 27 x 22 cm.
Bob Scholte Fine Art acted as a broker between the seller Kunsthandel Ivo Bouwman and an American client.
Photo: Kunsthandel Ivo Bouwman.
The Scholte Collection offers professional art appraisal services. With experience gained through my work as an art dealer and as an appraiser affiliated with Waardewerk – Art Appraisals & Consultancy, I am pleased to assist you in determining the value, provenance, and authenticity of your artwork.
An art appraisal may be required for various reasons: insurance, inheritance, sale, loan, or division. Depending on your needs, the appraisal can be conducted verbally or formalized in a written report. Each report is carefully structured, transparently substantiated, and aligned with current market trends and comparable references.
To ensure complete independence, I never purchase works I have appraised myself. This guarantees that the appraisal process remains objective and impartial.
