Buying and Selling Art and Collectibles: A Legal Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781639050826)

Buying and Selling Art and Collectibles: A Legal Guide is divided into six parts:

• Part One relates to buying and selling art or collectible items through retail galleries or shops, including getting good title, warranties of grade and authenticity, and buying for investment.
• Part Two relates to buying and selling at public auction, including contractual provisions in auction contracts and the mechanics of bidding at auction.
• Part Three relates to online purchases and sales, and how those differ from retail and traditional auction transactions.
• Part Four addresses certain types of art and collectibles that may be illegal to own or import into the U.S.
• Part Five covers resolution of disputes involving art and collectibles, from negotiating with dealers to suing in court.
• Part Six discusses the tax aspects of buying and selling art and collectibles, including sales and use tax, deductibility of insurance and other expenses, and other issues.