Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 18.110 · 5 active provisions
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(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 cr…
If an art dealer accepts a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist:(1) The art dealer is, with respect to that work of fine art, the agent of the artist.(2) The work of fine art is trust property and the art dealer is trustee for the benefit of the artist until…
(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:(a) The value of the work of fine art;(b) The minimum price for the s…
An art dealer violating RCW 18.110.030 is liable to the artist for fifty dollars plus actual damages, including incidental and consequential damages, sustained as a result of the violation. If an art dealer violates RCW 18.110.030, the artist's obligation for compensation to the art dealer is voidable. In an action und…
This chapter applies to any work of fine art accepted on consignment on or after July 26, 1981. If a work of fine art is accepted on consignment on or after July 26, 1981 under a contract made before that date, this section applies only to the extent that it does not conflict with the contract.