Sposoby czy metody? Aspekty podmiotowe i przedmiotowe wycen dzieł sztuki w Polsce
Ways or methods? Subjective and objective aspects of art valuation in Poland

Summary/Abstract: The reliability of prices is crucial to every market. Hence valuation, i.e. activities aimed at determining the market value of an object, is an important activity for the art market. An appropriate model of art valuation had not been developed yet on the Polish art market. Activities of experts in field of art valuation are also not proper. The reasons of this situation and the most important defects in art valuation are described in this paper. Additionally, those subjects with the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary for art valuation are identified. The activities of the appraisers of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage and of market experts who have already worked for museums and public institutions are especially highlighted. Moreover, the most crucial elements which should be included in an art valuation are suggested.

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