Valuing Contemporary Art
Niomi Sands
This case study will explore how contemporary art is valued within a national and international context. It will look what can influence the valuation of contemporary art and if these influences are the same for established and new established artists. The study will assess the role and impact of museums and galleries in the valuation of contemporary art.
The Fourth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organisations University of Greenwich, London, 3-6 August 2004
http://managementconference.com/ProposalSystem/Presentations
Although this site is dedicated to the logistical side of the conference, the introductory text by Dr Ian Robertson provides a brief but sound insight into the valuing of contemporary art.
Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry Issues Paper, September 2001
http://www.cvacinquiry.dcita.gov.au/issue/issuespaperpart3.html
This paper provides a sound insight into the state of the arts and culture sector in Australia. It provides statistical overview on the economic side of the sector including data on sales and commercial galleries.
Practical Advice: Why buy Australian contemporary art and craft, National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA)
http://www.visualarts.net.au/practicaladvice/default.asp?page=BuyingAustralianArt/BuyingAustralianArt
This site provides advice on the purchase of art works and includes information on the pricing and value, authenticity, commissions, insurance, loans, taxation and conservation. The content is practical and concise, links to more in depth information are provided for each topic.
Artnet
http://www.artnet.com/
Artnet is a commercial website that provides information on international art auctions, market trends, prices and values to subscribing members. The auction database is extensive and provides links to internal auction houses and currant results.