The Alert Collector: What is it Worth? A Guide to Art Valuation and Market Resources

Authors

  • Rebecca Barham

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/rusq.54n4.21

Abstract

"What is It Worth? A Guide to Art Valuation and Market Resources" serves as an introduction to new and mostly free online art auction and market sites and some traditional paper resources that are essential to answer reference questions about art value. These resources are important and affordable to add to the collection and or library guide pages. In addition, a description of art value factors listed in auction records that affect art value, and when and how to obtain a professional art appraisal are included.

Author Biography

Rebecca Barham

Rebecca Barham is Art Reference Librarian at the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.

References

Tom McNulty, Art Market Research: A Guide to Methods and Sources (Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2006), 181.

Lois S. Jones, Art Information Research Methods and Resources (Dubuque, IA.: Kendall/Hunt, 1990), 329.

RUSQ volume 54, number 4 (Summer 2015)

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2015-06-19

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Vol. 54 No. 4 (2015): Summer

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