Information on works you own

The Art Gallery of NSW offers some options that might help to find information on artwork you own.

  • You can visit the Art Gallery of NSW library to do research...

The library at the Art Gallery of NSW is open to the public and staff may be able to help you find information about the artwork. Research can be conducted to locate biographical information, auction results, history of ownership (if recorded) or other relevant information if available.

  • If you live outside the Sydney metropolitan area…

You can enquire about up to three artworks using the form on the Art Gallery of NSW website, click here. Staff answer enquiries in order of receipt and aim to respond within 30 business days.


The Bega Valley Regional Gallery is not able to provide appraisals, authentications or valuations of works of art or opinions on their merit, or to give conservation advice to individuals.

A list of licensed valuers is available on the Australian Government website for the Cultural Gifts Program.

A directory of conservators in private practice is available on the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials (AICCM) website.