Gift & Rental Valuations

Lyon & Turnbull offers professional gift and rental valuations for fine art, antiques, jewellery, books, manuscripts and collectables. Whether you are planning the transfer of assets, arranging a loan, or ensuring appropriate insurance cover, our specialists provide clear, accurate valuations grounded in current market conditions.

What is a Gift Valuation?

A gift valuation provides an independent assessment of an object’s value at the time it is transferred from one individual to another. These valuations are commonly required for:

Inheritance and estate planning
Tax purposes, including HMRC reporting
Asset distribution within families
Charitable donations

Our team ensures that all gift valuations are professionally prepared, reflecting fair market value and supported by specialist knowledge across a wide range of collecting categories.

What is a Rental Valuation?

Rental valuations are used when objects are loaned, either privately or for exhibition, display, or corporate use. They establish an agreed value for insurance and contractual purposes during the loan period.

These valuations are typically required for:

Museum or gallery loans
Interior design and staging
Corporate or private display
Short- or long-term object hire

We provide detailed documentation to support both lenders and borrowers, ensuring clarity and confidence throughout the process.

Talk to our Team

If you require an independent valuation for gifting or rental purposes, our specialists would be pleased to assist. Contact our valuations team to discuss your requirements or arrange a confidential consultation.

Our Valuations Specialists

Specialist

Andrew Robb

Head of Valuations | London

andrew.robb@lyonandturnbull.com

0207 930 9115

Specialist

Gavin Strang

Managing Director & Head of Valuations, Specialist in Private Collections, Rugs & Carpets

gavin.strang@lyonandturnbull.com

0131 557 8844

Specialist

Katie Hannah

General Valuer

katie.hannah@lyonandturnbull.com

0141 333 1992

Specialist

Jamie Russell

General Valuer

jamie.russell@lyonandturnbull.com

0131 557 8844

Our Team

Jessie Lloyd

Gallery Manager | Glasgow

glasgow@lyonandturnbull.com

0141 333 1992

Our Team

April McSkimming

Valuations Administrator

april.mcskimming@lyonandturnbull.com

0131 557 8844

Our Approach

At Lyon & Turnbull, valuations are undertaken by experienced specialists with deep knowledge of the international auction market. Each valuation takes into account:

Current market demand and recent auction results
Provenance, condition, and rarity
Category-specific expertise
Comparable sales data

This ensures that every valuation is not only accurate, but also robust and defensible if required for tax, insurance, or legal purposes.

Why Choose Lyon & Turnbull

As one of the UK’s leading auction houses, Lyon & Turnbull combines specialist knowledge with a global reach. Our valuations benefit from:

Access to international market insights
Dedicated experts across multiple collecting fields
A long-established reputation for trust and discretion
Experience working with private clients, institutions, and professional advisors

Whether valuing a single object or an entire collection, our team provides a considered and professional service at every stage.

“Every valuation is about more than a figure, it’s about giving clients the certainty they need to make informed decisions.”

- Jamie Russell, Valuer

What We Value

We provide gift and rental valuations across a broad range of categories, including:

Fine art
Jewellery and watches
Silver and objects of vertu
Furniture and works of art
Asian art
Books and manuscripts
Rare collectables and more

Arranging a Valuation

Our team will guide you through the process, whether you require a formal written valuation or initial advice. We can offer valuations by appointment, remotely, or as part of a wider collection review.

To arrange a gift or rental valuation, or to discuss your requirements in confidence, please contact our team.

Frequently Asked Questions

A gift valuation is a professional assessment of an object’s market value at the time it is transferred from one individual to another. It is often required for tax purposes, estate planning, or when gifting valuable items such as fine art, jewellery, or antiques.

You may need a gift valuation when transferring assets between individuals, reporting to HMRC, planning inheritance, or making charitable donations. A formal valuation ensures the transfer is properly documented and compliant.

A rental valuation establishes the agreed value of an object while it is on loan. This is typically used for insurance and contractual purposes when items are displayed, exhibited, or temporarily placed in another setting.

Rental valuations protect both the owner and the borrower by clearly defining the value of an object during a loan period. This ensures appropriate insurance cover and reduces risk in the event of loss or damage.

Valuations are based on current market conditions, recent auction results, provenance, condition, and rarity. At Lyon & Turnbull, our specialists use up-to-date market data and expertise across collecting categories to provide accurate and defensible figures.

Yes. Our valuations are professionally prepared and can be used for tax, legal, and insurance purposes. We ensure all documentation meets the required standards and reflects fair market value.

Yes. We provide valuations for individual objects as well as entire collections. Whether you have one piece or many, our team can tailor the service to your needs.

You can arrange a valuation by contacting our team directly. We offer in-person appointments, remote assessment and full collection reviews depending on your requirements.

Timescales vary depending on the number and type of items. Single-object valuations can often be completed quickly, while larger collections may require more time for research and documentation.

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Gift & Rental Valuations

What is a Gift Valuation?

What is a Rental Valuation?

Talk to our Team

Our Valuations Specialists

Our Approach

Why Choose Lyon & Turnbull

What We Value

Arranging a Valuation

Frequently Asked Questions

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