459920 — Art Dealers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing original and limited edition art works created by others. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in displaying works of art for retail sale in art galleries (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459920)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:459920)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459920)
- SIC 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC (via SIC1987:5999→NAICS1997:45392→2002:453920→2007:453920→2012:453920→2017:453920→2022:459920)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC L099 — Technical Representation Services: Miscellaneous
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 459920 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 459920 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Art Dealers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 459920? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $16,500,000 for NAICS code 459920 (Art Dealers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 459920? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 459920 (Art Dealers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments, 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 459920:
- Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 459920 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Art Dealers).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.