Arizona Laws 44-1776. Art dealer; duties
A. An art dealer who accepts a work of fine art, on a fee, commission or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist who created the work of fine art may use or display the work of fine art or a photograph of the work of fine art or permit the use or display of the work of fine art or a photograph of the work of fine art only if:
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 44-1776
- Art dealer: means a person engaged in the business of selling works of fine art, other than a person exclusively engaged in the business of selling goods at public auction. See Arizona Laws 44-1771
- Artist: means the creator of a work of fine art. See Arizona Laws 44-1771
- On consignment: means delivered to an art dealer for the purpose of sale or exhibition, or both, to the public by the art dealer other than at a public auction. See Arizona Laws 44-1771
- Work of fine art: means an original or multiple original art work which is:
(a) A visual rendition, including a painting, drawing, sculpture, mosaic or photograph. See Arizona Laws 44-1771
1. Notice is given to users or viewers that the work of fine art is the work of the artist.
2. The artist gives prior written consent to the particular use or display.
B. An art dealer who sells a work of fine art which is on consignment for the purpose of sale shall transmit all monies due the artist on a monthly basis.