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The Ryerson & Burnham Libraries cannot evaluate or appraise works of art, however we subscribe to a number of art price indexes and other databases that search auction results. Most of these indexes are available either in the Reading Room in print or accessible from the public terminals in the Reading Room.

Below are a few examples:


ArtNet

On-campus access only.

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Gordon's Photography Price Annual
  • Print Copies:
    Open Shelf:  TR6.5 .G673 (also in Stack K)

  • View onlineReference Desk access only.
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Gordon's Print Price Annual
  • Print Copies:
    Open Shelf:  NE85 .G67 (also in Stack K)

  • View onlineReference Desk access only.
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ArtPrice
Reference Desk access only.
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Art Sales Index
Free Access. Available to anyone.
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PrintWorld Directory of Contemporary Prints & Prices

Open Shelf, Stack K:  NE85 .P76
 

Leonard’s Annual Price Index of Prints, Posters & Photographs

Open Shelf: NE85 .L46
 
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