What are the more important influencing factors of artistic value evaluation?

The more important influencing factors of artistic value evaluation are as follows:

First, the artist's reputation and the quality of his works are very important. The works of master artists are usually valued higher, while the works of relatively unknown artists may be valued lower or middle. It is often difficult to determine the value of contemporary artists' works because they may lack auction history. If the artist's identity is not clear, then other factors, such as the quality, theme and age of the work, will become the main consideration in the evaluation.

Secondly, the popularity and artistic trend have an important influence on the evaluation of a painting. The trend is constantly changing. When collectors pursue a certain type of works of art or an artist, the value of these works will rise, just as other unpopular works of art may depreciate with the decline of popularity. There are many such examples in art history, and some contemporary artists are also faced with a similar problem, that is, the value of their high-priced works is largely affected by the trend of the art market.

Third, the economic situation also affects the value of works of art. Economic prosperity usually increases the value of works of art, while economic difficulties may lead to its decline. Works of art, like commodities, stocks, funds and other investment assets, will fluctuate in investment value, but in the long run, works of art are still regarded as a potential good investment.

In addition to the above three main factors, there are other factors that may affect the valuation of a painting. The quality of works of art often attracts higher valuations.

Different works of the same artist may be of different quality, so the valuation of fine works is usually higher. Some works may need more time and energy, so their value will increase accordingly. The choice of theme will also affect the evaluation, because it is usually related to fashion trends and times. For example, if an artist's masterpiece is a landscape painting instead of a still life painting, then his landscape painting may be more valuable than still life painting.

The evaluation of works of art in the creation period is also very important, because the evaluation of works will be different in different periods. In addition, the material of the work will also affect its valuation. Generally speaking, the valuation of oil painting is usually higher than watercolor painting, followed by sketch and printmaking. The size of the work is also one of the factors to consider the valuation. Large-sized works are usually valued higher. However, with more and more people living in smaller houses, especially large-size works gradually lose their appeal to collectors, while small-size works are more popular.

Finally, the appearance of a work will affect its value. Well-preserved paintings are usually of higher value, while damaged, defaced or faded works may be of lower value. Some defects can be solved by patching, but some can't be patched. If the author of a work can be clearly identified, it will usually be highly valued.

If an artist's work is hard to get in the open market, or the theme of the work is different, or the work comes from the golden age of the artist's career, then its value may be higher than other works of the artist. But long time does not always mean higher value, because the quality of works of art will decline with time, especially watercolor painting, artistic style and artist's reputation will also change with the times.