Washington Code 18.110.010 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
Terms Used In Washington Code 18.110.010
- Art dealer: means a person, partnership, firm, association, or corporation, other than a public auctioneer, which undertakes to sell a work of fine art created by another. See Washington Code 18.110.010
- 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.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Work of fine art: means an original art work which is:
Washington Code 18.110.010
(1) “Art dealer” means a person, partnership, firm, association, or corporation, other than a public auctioneer, which undertakes to sell a work of fine art created by another.
(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 other than at a public auction.
(4) “Work of fine art” means an original art work which 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 subsection.
[ 1981 c 33 § 1.]