When assessing a painting’s value, most people focus on the front—but serious collectors know the back can be just as important. Exhibition labels from major institutions like the National Gallery of Canada or the Canadian Group of Painters can significantly boost a work's credibility and value.
In this video, we look at real examples from artists like A.Y. Jackson, Goodridge Roberts, Frank Panabaker, Jack Beder, and William Henry Clapp to show how exhibition history can impact a painting’s market worth.