A Seller's Guide To Victor Pasmore

In the 1950s, Victor Pasmore became a leading figure in the British abstract art movement, along with other respected British artists including Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth. He was a founding member of the influential art group, the Constructionists, and his work was featured in the 1956 This Is Tomorrow exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery in London, which is considered a landmark event in the development of British pop art.

Pasmore's later work focused on geometric abstraction, and he is known for his use of colour and form to create visually engaging compositions. He continued to produce work until his death in 1998, and his contribution to the development of abstract art in the United Kingdom is still celebrated today.

If you own a piece of Pasmore’s legacy and are looking to sell, we have put together this comprehensive guide to start you on the right track.

The price of Victor Pasmore prints varies depending on several factors including rarity, condition, and the edition size of the work. Prices for Pasmore prints tend to sell within the thousands.

Pasmore’s highest performing print titled Stromboli (1980) sold for £7,000 (hammer) at Roseberys in March 2021. The hammer price outperformed a modest preset estimate of £2,000 3.5-times. The high selling price attests to the evolution of Pasmore’s artistic oeuvre demonstrated within the work as it showcases his exploration of abstracted spatial relations and colour interactions.

Considering the fickle nature of the art market, these prices are of course subject to change and vary based on the specific print and auction house or gallery selling it. Additionally, the condition and authenticity of the print can significantly affect its value. It’s always advised to work with a trusted art gallery or an art broker, like MyArtBroker,to assist in selling for the right price at the right time.

The condition of the print plays a significant role in determining its value in the art market. To assess the condition of your Victor Pasmore print, start by examining it closely for any signs of damage or wear. This includes looking for tears, creases, water damage, or discoloration. If you find any of these issues, it is important to address them immediately to prevent further damage. If your print has been framed, you should examine the frame for any signs of damage or wear, as this can also affect the condition of the artwork.

The best time to sell your Victor Pasmore print depends on various factors, such as market demand, availability of similar prints, and current market trends. It's important to keep an eye on the art market. With tools available, like MyArtBroker's MyPortfolio, you can track the demand for your artwork in real time, and decide the best time to sell your print. Alternatively, you can seek the advice of a professional art broker or appraiser to determine the best time to make the sale.

However, there are a few general factors to consider when deciding to sell your Pasmore print. Firstly, if the print has increased significantly in value since you purchased it, it may be a good time to sell to realise a healthy return. Conversely, if you notice a decline in the print's value or market demand, it may be best to hold onto the work until the market improves. Assessing the market fluctuations surrounding an artist can be challenging, but MyArtBroker’s MyPortfolio platform offers a valuable and complementary solution to address this.

Arguably, a greater factor to consider when deciding to consign a Pasmore print is your personal financial status. If you need to free up some capital or are looking to invest in a different type of art, it may be a good time to sell your Pasmore print.

Overall, the best time to sell your Pasmore print is when you feel confident that you can obtain a fair price and that the timing aligns with your personal and financial goals.

At MyArtBroker, our specialists provide a free market valuation for your artwork, offering a level of transparency unmatched in today’s market. In addition to our valuations, through our online Trading Floor, you can access real-time insights into works by the artist you’re looking to sell, including pieces that are most in demand, wanted, or currently for sale: allowing sellers to trust the valuation that they are provided.

Additionally, the MyPortfolio collection management service grants you free access to our comprehensive print market database. This resource allows you to review auction histories for the specific work you’re looking to sell, including hammer prices, values paid, and seller returns. In a fluctuating market, this historical data is invaluable - and often comes at a cost elsewhere - offering insights into past and current values to further inform decisions based on market timing and conditions. In addition to our specialists guidance, you have concrete data.

Our approach is tailored to align with the unique attributes of each artwork, and offer optimal results:

How a Private Sale Works

Unlike peer-to-peer platforms, which lack specialised expertise, authenticity guarantees, and legal infrastructure for high-value sales, MyArtBroker operates through private sales ensuring a secure and seamless transaction process. We charge sellers 0% to sell, and take a small commission from our buyers, absorbing essential aspects including insurance, shipping, and marketing - at no extra cost to the seller. There is no magic to it, we’re a lean specialised business with less overheads than traditional models meaning we can do better for our clients.

Our revenue is derived from buyer commissions only, which are individually negotiated upon offer, and we aim to give the client the best return in the market place. By focusing on high-value artworks in excess of £10,000, we provide specialised care and expertise, ensuring each piece receives the attention it deserves, while simultaneously maximising returns with our clients. For works that fall below this threshold speak to the team about a recommendation, we offer market advisory free of charge. Our goal at MyArtBroker is to offer a seamless solution, setting us apart in the art market.

Advisory and Recommendations

In cases for artists and artworks, where our existing network of collectors isn’t the best fit due to value, medium or condition we collaborate with reputable partners to facilitate its sale. Carefully tailoring your artwork to the right party. This tailored approach is especially important as it considers the unique attributes of each artwork, providing sellers with the best possible outcome in today’s shifting art market. You can discuss this approach with us without charge as part of our advisory service.

Such recommendations are on a case-by-case basis, and ensures broader exposure and takes advantage of our knowledge of where a work will do best.

Victor Pasmore Collection Management with MyPortfolio

If you're looking to sell your Victor Pasmore prints, working with MyArtBroker can provide a seamless and efficient experience. As a trusted online marketplace for art collectors, we offer a range of services to help you sell your Pasmore print quickly and for the best possible outcome.

One of the key benefits of working with MyArtBroker is the access you gain to our extensive network of buyers and collectors. Our Trading Floor feature enables you to showcase your Pasmore prints to a large and diverse audience, increasing your chances of making a sale.

Moreover, selling your Pasmore prints through MyArtBroker means you have access to our art portfolio management tool, MyPortfolio. This can be a particularly useful tool for collectors of this artist as it helps track market trends and the value of Pasmore's works over time. With our state of the art features, you can easily see where opportunities lie for selling your Pasmore prints and make informed decisions about when to sell.