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.