Art market law
This “ art market law ” section brings together various articles intended mainly for artists or amateurs who sell works of art. We will address different legal and administrative subjects, but nevertheless essential, to try to best manage an artistic career , such as:
- The definition of a work of art, according to the tax code and the code of ethics of art foundries
- Details on terms such as: original work, numbered work, limited series, etc.
- The status of artist-author: the formalities to be completed to be in compliance with social security contributions, but also the rights open to social security and retirement insurance for artist-authors. The artists' house will then be your privileged contact.
- Taxation of the artist and in particular the different VAT rates applicable
- Regulation of auction sales of works of art
- Import and export of cultural goods.
Definition of an original work
In this article, we have attempted to clarify various terms associated with the work of art. We remind you of the distinction between original work and unique work, these two terms causing some confusion among buyers, but also among certain professional artists. We will first detail the definition of a work of art according to the tax code, followed by considerations from the code of ethics of art foundries, which specifies the notions of original , Multiple and proof of art. artist . The protection of works of art will also be addressed, with this problem particularly affecting digital art and NFTs.
Related topics:
- Artist notoriety: how to make yourself known as an artist
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