Amy writes:
"We view artwork as museum objects, not records."

Sure - so do I. However, if you don't have a curator or the like handy, you
may become one yourself. The world fills itself with learning opportunities!
And yes, your local historical society may be the best start.

I guess in the larger scheme, I would not schedule a portrait or a chair,
but I would schedule the documentation of the purchase or the requisition
for the work or the original certificate of authenticity should there be
one.

Sharon Burnett
Seattle Washington USA

List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html
Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance