The prices of Helmantels are very stable. Gallery prices for good small Helmantels are around €20,000. Large museum-quality works go up to €140,000.

Since we have no gallery costs, we are happy to share this benefit. Depending on the purchase, the benefit is 10-15% for the buyer.

• You will notice that, first and foremost, you are dealing with an enthusiast who enjoys connecting with other enthusiasts. The art is central. I am happy to assist a buyer with any questions on the way to the right work, whether with me or elsewhere in the market. I am happy to help a seller navigate the right path to a good return.
• You will notice that I am very transparent. The art market is often opaque. By sharing knowledge, I help you buy wisely or sell wisely (or not buy at all).
• EJTV Art has minimal overhead costs. I do not live off it and have no gallery fees. The benefit flows to the consignor, who receives an above-average bid, and to the buyer, who purchases below market price.
• I value fair pricing. No hassle with asking and selling prices. No one pays too much, and no one receives too little.

• Initial contact is usually made via a comment on the website. This can concern a specific work, an orientation towards Henk's work, or the sharing of information.
• Anonymous messages are no longer answered. I have had bad experiences with them.
• After that, there is more personal contact (by phone or WhatsApp). I need to be able to develop a clear picture of what you like and within what possibilities a work might be interesting. We often share photos of what appeals to you and what doesn't.
• I show new works to people I have gotten to know in this way before posting them on the website.
• Once a suitable work has been found, it is time for a viewing. The real feeling is not created by a photo, but by the actual work.

Helmets are not scarce; take your time to find a work that truly moves you. Look closely at the composition, the lighting, and the use of color. At least as important is the location where the work will be hung. Look for a work that fits the context and is of the right size.

Technically, the works are almost always excellent. The period is also important. From the early 1970s onwards, the painter found his way.

Category ratings from high to low:

• Glassware
• Still lifes with vegetables and fruit
• Still lifes with objects
• Church interiors
• Flowers, animals
• Portraits

Although art as an investment category has taken off enormously in recent years, art is primarily there to be enjoyed and marveled at. No one has a crystal ball, but there are a number of indicators that the market is and remains interesting for Helmantels:

• Prices have been good for decades. A Helmantel is like a government bond in the arts.
• The buyers of Helmantels are relatively young. If the buyer base ages, a decline is imminent. There is absolutely no question of this.
• There is increasing interest from Asia, and this could lead to further increases in value.
• Henk is a crowd favorite. Should prices drop slightly, there will be new buyer groups immediately.

You can offer the work through an art auction. Helmantels have rarely been offered at auctions since the departure of Sotheby's and Christie's. The proceeds are uncertain, and taking into account 15-20% fees for the consignor and over 30% in costs (including resale rights) for the buyer, you will miss out on more than half of the proceeds.

You can offer the work to an art gallery. You will likely receive bids around the same amount you take home from the auction. A gallery incurs significant costs to sell art. In addition to premises and staff, marketing costs (including fairs) are particularly high. If the gallery itself is unwilling to invest in the work, you might consider placing it on consignment. The promised proceeds might be higher, but the duration is uncertain, and experience shows that the agreed consignment price is by no means always realized.

You can bring the work to market via Helmantelschilderijen.nl. Art is often an emotional possession. It is not just about money; a work must be parted with properly, and a suitable destination must be found for it. Based on objective and subjective information, we then determine the fair price and the appropriate route (e.g., sale, consignment).

An artist is entitled to a share of the sales proceeds when their work is sold. This is formalized in the resale right, which was introduced in the Netherlands in 2006. Up to €50,000, it amounts to 4%; above that, it is 3%. If EJTV Art sells a Helmantel, this amount is remitted to the artist.

Being active in the arts is not without risks. I try to minimize the following risks:

• Risk of forgery: Helmantels are frequently copied, but rarely forged. If I have any doubts, I can fortunately always consult with Henk. The risk does not arise.
• Risk of stolen art: I do not buy works from individuals who are not the owner of a work themselves (no anonymous purchases or via unclear third parties). When I purchase a work, identification is required, and I investigate the provenance of the work. If a work comes from an estate, I establish whether I am dealing with the owner based on a notarial certificate of inheritance. It is known which Helmantels have been stolen.
• Risk of money laundering: I only sell to art enthusiasts whom I have come to know. Furthermore, at EJTV Art BV, payment cannot be made with cash or cryptocurrencies, neither for purchase nor for sale. Additionally, in accordance with legal obligations, I investigate the provenance of the work and the buying or selling party. Identification is always required.