North Carolina General Statutes 25C-1. Definitions
As used in this Article unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1) “Art dealer” means an individual, partnership, firm, association, or corporation that undertakes to sell a work of fine art created by someone else;
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 25C-1
- Art dealer: means an individual, partnership, firm, association, or corporation that undertakes to sell a work of fine art created by someone else;
(2) "Artist" means the creator of a work of fine art;
(3) "On consignment" means delivered to an art dealer for the purpose of sale or exhibition, or both, to the public by the art dealer; and
(4) "Work of fine art" means an original art work that is:
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
(2) “Artist” means the creator of a work of fine art;
(3) “On consignment” means delivered to an art dealer for the purpose of sale or exhibition, or both, to the public by the art dealer; and
(4) “Work of fine art” means an original art work that is:
a. A visual rendition, including a painting, drawing, sculpture, mosaic, or photograph;
b. A work of calligraphy;
c. A work of graphic art, including an etching, lithograph, offset print, or silk screen;
d. A craft work in materials, including clay, textile, fiber, wood, metal, plastic, or glass; or
e. A work in mixed media, including a collage or a work consisting of any combination of works included in this subdivision. (1983, c. 822, s. 1; 1989, c. 464.)