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About ArtValueCore

ArtValueCore delivers educational content on the concepts and techniques involved in art valuation. It offers online courses and programs, which help people learn the art appraisal techniques that experts use to appraise current market prices of paintings, sculpture, antiques, memorabilia and collectibles, artifacts, and more.

Our Mission

We want to educate aspiring appraisers, collectors, those who work in galleries and anyone interested in learning about the world of art and collection valuation.

Education Built Around Real Appraisal Practice

Our instructional content is based on the valuation methodologies utilized by industry experts within galleries, auction houses, private collections, and cultural institutions.

Real-world understanding

Our syllabus incorporates principles for appraisals that are consistent with current market practices for art and collectibles

Structured learning

Lessons within the course are designed so that learners build upon each lesson, with each segment becoming a stepping stone to more advanced techniques of valuation

Expertly curated content

The course material covers historical background, market context, and analytical thinking

Artwork authentication

Learn the basics about how to discern authentic works from reproductions, how to identify signs of restoration

Provenance research

Understand how the provenance of artwork can affect its authenticity and market value

Market research

Learn about what factors influence an item’s price, demand, rarity, and investment value

Condition report

Understand how condition, damage, and/or restoration affects where an item sits on the market today