The Smithsonian American Art Museum has a list of helpful resources for research and care of your art.
Other resources for researching your art include:
Artprice (subscription services available when used in the Mary and Edwin Fine Arts Library)
AskART (subscription services available when used in the Mary and Edwin Fine Arts Library)
Donors should consult with a tax specialist to ascertain the specific applicable charitable deductions, which may be based on current fair market value or the donor’s cost in acquiring the object. The KIA cannot provide appraisals or authenticate potential gifts of artwork. Securing a qualified appraisal for tax purposes is the responsibility of the donor.
International Society of Appraisers
303 West Madison Street, Suite 2650
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3396
Phone: (312) 981-6778
Fax: (312) 265-2908
Appraisers Association of America
386 Park Avenue South, Suite 2000
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 889-5404
American Society of Appraisers
555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125
Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: (800) 272-8258
American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
1717 K Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 452-9545
FAX: (202) 452-9328