Art market law
This “ Art Market Law ” section brings together various articles primarily intended for artists or collectors who sell works of art. We will address various legal and administrative topics, which are nonetheless essential for managing an artistic career , such as:
- The definition of a work of art, according to the tax code and the code of ethics for art foundries
- Clarifications on terms such as: original work, numbered work, limited edition, etc.
- The status of artist-author: the formalities to complete to be compliant with social security contributions, as well as the rights available to artists-authors regarding social security and retirement insurance. The Maison des Artistes (Artists' House) will be your primary contact.
- The taxation of the artist, and in particular the different applicable VAT rates
- Regulations governing the auctioning of works of art
- The import and export of cultural goods.
Definition of an original work
In this article, we have attempted to clarify various terms associated with works of art. We reiterate the distinction between an original work and a unique work, as these two terms often cause confusion among buyers, as well as some 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 for art foundries, which clarifies the concepts of original , multiple artist 's proof . The protection of works of art will also be addressed, as this issue is particularly relevant to digital art and NFTs.
Related topics:
- The artist's reputation: how to become known as an artist