Abstract: A method for classifying tangible art objects using a classification code such that the value of a given asset may be readily determined. The basic steps of the classification method of the present invention include providing a database for storage of information regarding a given asset, establishing within the database one or more order categories, identifying each order category with a first identifier, determining which order categories describes the given asset, designating the given asset as being classified by the order category which best describes the given asset in the database, and assigning the applicable first identifier to the given asset.