My name is Amy Farber. My grandfather Daniel Farber exhibited his nature photos in several museums during his lifetime. Since his passing about 15 years ago I have sole custody of his complete collection of color and B&W photos (approx. 30,000 images) on CD's. I am determined to get these photos in the right hands for the purpose of commercial and other marketing/sales. Any suggestions where to start? I own my own my own retail mattress store and am unfamiliar with the best resources for this project in the photography world.
Thanks, Amy Farber
+++ I am not familiar with that name or maybe I just forgot it.
If he was well known amoung the photo world then his collection may be worth something.
If he was only known locally, then probably not.
If the first one is the case, then I would start with contacting well known museums that collect photography and let them know what yo have and include a sample sheet that shows some of the best images, maybe ones he is best known for. If any museum is interested you will hear from them. If they are not then you probably won't have much luck anywhere else either. Not unless they are exceptional in some way and have some commercial uses. Much will also depend on subject matter, how well they are printed, size, and how good of a condition the negatives and prints were kept in. State all of that in any contact letters you send out.
Then request offers, and shop around.
If he was REAL well known then you may want to also contact Christies auction house and tell them what you have.
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2 repliesThanks, Amy Farber
If he was well known amoung the photo world then his collection may be worth something.
If he was only known locally, then probably not.
If the first one is the case, then I would start with contacting well known museums that collect photography and let them know what yo have and include a sample sheet that shows some of the best images, maybe ones he is best known for. If any museum is interested you will hear from them. If they are not then you probably won't have much luck anywhere else either. Not unless they are exceptional in some way and have some commercial uses. Much will also depend on subject matter, how well they are printed, size, and how good of a condition the negatives and prints were kept in. State all of that in any contact letters you send out.
Then request offers, and shop around.
If he was REAL well known then you may want to also contact Christies auction house and tell them what you have.