You built it up. Now you want to know what it is worth.
You have been collecting for decades. Porcelain, silver, paintings, furniture. Each piece bought with knowledge and feeling. But what is it actually worth now? And what should your children do with it when you are no longer here? These are questions every serious collector must face sooner or later. Inheritance tax in Belgium and the Netherlands requires a professional valuation of valuable objects, but how do you know which pieces justify that investment? A sworn appraiser charges €50-€200 per object. For a collection of 50 pieces, that adds up to €2,500-€10,000 in valuation costs. Not every piece in your collection warrants that expense.
These are questions many people put off for too long. Not from indifference, but because the threshold to an official appraiser feels high. Expensive. Formal. Time-consuming. Meanwhile, insurance values have been wrong for years, heirs do not know what they are inheriting, and valuable pieces are sometimes sold for a fraction of their worth through ignorance. In Belgium and the Netherlands, inheritance tax is progressive, the higher the value, the higher the rate. A collection that remains unvalued can lead to underestimation (and subsequent additional assessments) or overestimation (and unnecessarily high tax). Both are avoidable with a well-founded first orientation.
AntiqBot gives you an honest first orientation. Not a legally binding report, but a well-founded first impression based on 30 years of professional expertise. So you know whether a formal valuation makes sense.
First analysis free. No subscription. No obligations. Upload a photo and receive an analysis within 1-2 minutes. You receive an indicative value, a style assessment, and honest advice on whether further professional appraisal is worthwhile. Many collectors discover that 80% of their collection falls below €500, and that only a handful of pieces hold truly significant value. That knowledge saves thousands in unnecessary appraisal costs and gives you and your heirs clarity.
Three steps to clarity.
Delay costs money. And sometimes more than that.
Estates without clarity about the value of collections lead to disputes. Between heirs. With tax authorities. Over insurance values that have been incorrect for years. In practice, we regularly see heirs arguing over the division of a collection, not from greed, but from ignorance. Whoever knows which piece is worth €5,000 and which is worth €50 can divide fairly. Without that knowledge, mistrust grows.
A first orientation through AntiqBot costs from €0.60 per analysis. A formal appraisal by a sworn expert costs hundreds of euros, but only makes sense if there is real value at stake. We help you make that distinction. Upload 25 objects for €17.99 and you know precisely which pieces deserve professional appraisal and which do not. That is less than the price of one hour with an appraiser.
Your collection has a story. It deserves an honest answer. And your children deserve clarity, not an attic full of question marks.
Questions you are not alone in asking.
What is my collection worth to my children?
That depends on the type of objects, their condition, provenance and the current market. A first orientation through AntiqBot gives you an indicative value per piece within 1-2 minutes, so you know whether further steps are worthwhile.
Do I need to have everything appraised for the estate?
Not necessarily. A formal appraisal is primarily needed for pieces of significant value (above €500). For items of limited value, a well-founded indication suffices. AntiqBot helps you make that distinction, so you can invest in professional appraisal where it truly matters.
I am not technically minded, can I use this?
Absolutely. Take a photo with your phone, upload it via the button on the website, and receive your analysis within 1-2 minutes. No app required. No complicated steps.
Is this a replacement for a sworn appraiser?
No. AntiqBot provides a first orientation, not a legally binding report. For estate division, insurance claims or sales we always recommend a certified appraiser. But you will know which pieces deserve that investment.
How much does it cost to have my entire collection analysed?
Your first analysis is free. After that you pay per credit, from €0.60 per analysis with a bundle of 50 credits (€29.99). For a collection of 25 objects you pay €17.99. That is less than one hour with an appraiser, and within an hour you have a complete overview of indicative values.
Can I use the report for the solicitor or inheritance tax?
AntiqBot reports are indicative and not legally binding. For inheritance tax in Belgium and the Netherlands, a report from a sworn appraiser is required. But AntiqBot helps you determine which pieces need that formal valuation, so you invest in professional expertise where it truly matters.
My parents collected but I know nothing about antiques, can AntiqBot help?
That is exactly what AntiqBot was designed for. You do not need to know anything about antiques. Take a photo, upload it, and the system tells you what the object probably is, which period it comes from, and what the indicative market value is. No prior knowledge required.
Other specialisations
AntiqBot analyses are indicative in nature and do not constitute a legally binding valuation report. For inheritance, insurance or sale we recommend a certified sworn appraiser.