Fast Facts : When I Rent My Masterpiece
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art began its program of renting artworks in 1955.
Number of consigned pieces in 1988: 486.
Number in 1994: 857.
Artworks rented in 1988: 1,100.
Artworks rented in 1994: 1,600.
Corporate renters in 1988: 55.
In 1994: 78.
Individual renters in 1988: 275.
In 1994: 402.
Number of artists in 1988: 115.
In 1994: 381.
Artist applications in 1988: 128.
In 1994: more than 200.
Artist with the greatest number of pieces on loan: Cecelia Davidson.
Number of her works currently rented: 60.
Rental fee (bimonthly): from $25 to $135.
Most popular medium of work rented: paper.
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