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I own a work of Asian art. Can the museum help me find out more about it?
I have an artwork that is damaged, how do I get it repaired?
How can I sell or donate a piece of art to the museum?
How do I contact the museum’s Lost and Found department?
I own a work of Asian art. Can the museum help me find out more about it?
The museum might be able to help you in various ways: Once a month, the museum hosts Members Day, where members of the museum at the Contributor Level and above have free, exclusive consultation privileges with curators who will help owners of art work identify, date, attribute and describe their objects. This benefit is only for qualifying members of the museum and reservations are required. Click here for membership information. If you are a member at Contributor Level or above and would like to make an appointment for Members Day, please call 415.581.3677.
If you wish to know the value of your object, you will need to consult a trained professional art appraiser to help you with your questions. Unfortunately, the museum's curators and other staff cannot provide information on the monetary value of your objects.
Please note: The museum cannot reply to questions via e-mail about artworks not owned by the Asian Art Museum.
For an appraisal of your artwork, you may also consider contacting the American Society of Appraisers, (800) 272-8258.
I have an artwork that is damaged, how do I get it repaired?
Caring for art requires much special care and attention, and we are therefore hesitant to offer advice. We suggest that you contact the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works. Their website has pamphlets on selecting a conservator and a general introduction to the care of various materials. They also have a free referral service of conservators throughout the United States. They also offer various publications containing general information related to conservation and choosing a conservator. You may write to them at 1717 K Street NW, Suite 301, Washington, D.C. 20006, or call them at 202.452.9545.
How can I sell or donate a piece of art to the museum?
The museum is always interested in adding new objects to its collection. The first step is to mail (not email, please) high-quality color or black and white photographs of the art objects accompanied by detailed descriptions of the objects and how they were obtained. It is also helpful to include a brief statement regarding why you would like the Asian Art Museum to consider them for acquisition to the museum. Please mail the information about the items to:
Curatorial Department
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
After receiving your information, a representative of the curatorial department will determine if the items are appropriate for addition to the museum's collection. If it is determined to be something the museum should pursue, a representative from the curatorial department will contact you about our accession policy.
How do I contact the museum’s Lost and Found department?
If you would like to contact the museum’s Lost and Found department, please call 415.581.3500 and leave a message. Please include your name, date of visit, a short description of the lost item, and a telephone number where you can be reached. A museum representative will return your call as soon as possible.
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