PRICING INDEXES:

Ask Art: The American Artists Bluebook
A complete resource for information on approximately 42,000 American Artists.
Best for American paintings and prints
www.askart.com

Art Net: The Art World Online
A comprehensive pricing index for international art.
Best for paintings and prints by American and non-American artists
www.artnet.com

Art Fact: A complete resource to research, find and price antiques and art.
Best for antiques and decorative arts
www.artfact.com

APPRAISAL RESOURCES:

The Appraisal Foundation:
Authorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications.
www.appraisalfoundation.org

The Appraisers Association of America:
Founded in 1949, the Appraisers Association of America, Inc. is the oldest non- -profit professional association of personal property appraisers.
www.appraisersassoc.org

AUCTION HOUSE RESOURCES:

Sotheby's : www.sothebys.com

Christie's : www.christies.com

Bonhams & Butterfields : www.bonhams.com

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers : www.lesliehindman.com

CONSERVATION RESOURCES:

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC)
The AIC is the national membership organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving the art and historic artifacts of our cultural heritage for future generations.
http://aic.stanford.edu/

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI)
The GCI works internationally to advance the field of conservation through scientific research, field projects, education and training and the dissemination of information in various media.
www.getty.edu/conservation/

The Chicago Conservation Center (CCC)

The largest private art conservation center in the nation, The CCC site provides comprehensive information on disaster response, shipping and caring for art.
www.chicagoconservation.com

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