(1) An art dealer may accept a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist only if prior to or at the time of acceptance the art dealer enters into a written contract with the artist which states:

Terms Used In Washington Code 18.110.030

  • 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
  • Artist: means the creator of a work of fine art. See Washington Code 18.110.010
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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 Washington Code 18.110.010
  • Work of fine art: means an original art work which is:
Washington Code 18.110.010
(a) The value of the work of fine art;
(b) The minimum price for the sale of the work of fine art; and
(c) The fee, commission, or other compensation basis of the art dealer.
(2) An art dealer who accepts a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist 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 or photograph only if:
(a) Notice is given to users or viewers that the work of fine art is the work of the artist; and
(b) The artist gives prior written consent to the particular use or display.
(3) Any portion of a contract which waives any provision of this chapter is void.
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