A sober first look at the value of your piece.
Having an antique appraised means: having it assessed for what it would reasonably fetch on the current market, based on style, period, origin, condition and authenticity. It is not a solemn pronouncement, it is a grounded estimate. For most people who have inherited or found a vase, a painting, a piece of silver or an African mask, that is exactly what they are looking for: a first, honest answer to the question of what the piece is worth.
AntiqBot offers that first appraisal by photo. You upload an image, the system combines thirty years of antique expertise with current auction data, and you receive a report within one to two minutes. No waiting time, no home visit, no obligation. For pieces that stand out after that first appraisal, we always recommend a physical expertise from a certified specialist or auction house.
A good appraisal does not start with a price, but with the right questions. AntiqBot asks them for you, and gives you the first answer.
What you receive: identification of the object, presumed period and origin, signs of authenticity or reproduction, an indicative market value, and concrete advice for your next step. Whether you want to sell, insure, or simply know.
Four steps from photo to estimate.
Estimate, appraisal, valuation: the difference.
Many people use the words interchangeably, but there is a sober difference that helps in understanding what AntiqBot does and what it does not.
How AntiqBot knows what a piece is worth.
AntiqBot is not a generic image recogniser. Behind the platform sits thirty years of Belgian and European antique expertise, translated into specialised modules per category. Each module is trained on the markers that matter for that category: with Chinese porcelain those are the six characters of an emperor mark, the glaze type and the decorative style. With silver it concerns hallmarks, assayer stamps and casting seams. With African art it concerns patina, use marks and stylistic conventions per region.
The value estimate does not come from a fixed catalogue, but from a dynamic comparison with recent auction results. The antique market moves: art-deco ceramics are high, mahogany furniture from the 1980s is low, old coins have been climbing for years due to high metal prices. AntiqBot accounts for that market movement.
Even so, honesty matters more than precision. A photo never shows everything: not the weight of silver, not the exact texture of a glaze, not the smell of old wood. For pieces where the estimate exceeds the hundreds of euros, we consistently recommend a second assessment by a specialist. AntiqBot is a first orientation, not an end station.
Answers about getting an antique appraised.
What does an appraisal at AntiqBot cost?
You create a free account and receive one free credit, good for one analysis at no cost. After that you buy credits per pack: 5 for €4.99, 10 for €8.99, 25 for €17.99 or 50 for €29.99. No subscription, no hidden costs. The price per analysis drops as the pack grows, with a minimum of €0.60 per analysis on the pack of 50.
What types of antiques can I have appraised?
More than twenty categories: Chinese and European porcelain, paintings, silverware, clocks and timepieces, antique watches, furniture, African art and masks, oriental rugs, old books, vintage cameras, old coins, stamps, glass and crystal, militaria, Buddha statues, Pokémon cards, and more. For pieces that do not fit a specific category, the generalist module offers a general assessment.
How accurate is an AI appraisal?
AntiqBot is excellent at pattern recognition: maker marks, style periods, decorative markers, signatures. For most everyday pieces this delivers a reliable first indication. For rare, high-provenance objects or pieces where minute markers make the difference, physical inspection remains necessary. We always say this honestly in the report, with a confidence verdict per analysis.
What is the difference with Google Lens or a regular photo app?
Google Lens recognises a vase as "vase". AntiqBot recognises a Kangxi-period blue and white dish with an apocryphal Chenghua mark from the late seventeenth century, and tells you what that means for the value. The difference is not the technology, it is the expertise the technology has been trained on.
Can I use AntiqBot for an inheritance or estate?
For an initial inventory, yes. You quickly receive an overview of what the estate is roughly worth, and which pieces deserve extra attention. For the official estate declaration, insurance claims or legal division, however, we always recommend a certified appraiser. The AntiqBot report is not a legally binding document.
Does AntiqBot work for pieces in Belgium and the Netherlands?
Yes. AntiqBot is online, so geographically unbound. The expertise is built from the Belgian and European antique market, with strong ties to Flemish and Dutch auction houses and dealers. Whether you are in Antwerp, Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, Hasselt, Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Haarlem: same analysis, same standard.
What do I do with the appraisal once I have it?
Three options. One: keep it as a reference, for your own overview or an insurance file. Two: visit an auction house or dealer with the appraisal in hand, which helps you open the conversation on facts. Three: for pieces with strong market value, schedule a physical expertise. The report mentions which next step makes most sense for your piece.
Are my photos or analyses shared with third parties?
No. Your photos are used only for the analysis. Your analysis reports are accessible only to you, in your personal account. AntiqBot does not share customer data with auction houses, dealers or other parties unless you explicitly choose to do so yourself.
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AntiqBot offers indicative estimates based on photo analysis and current auction data. For legally binding appraisals (insurance, estate, sale), we refer you to a certified appraiser or recognised auction house. AntiqBot is an independent platform and is not affiliated with any specific dealer.