If an art dealer accepts a work of fine art, on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist who created the work of fine art:

1. (1) The art dealer shall be, with respect to that work of fine art, the agent of the artist;
2. (2) A trust shall be created;
3. (3) The work of fine art shall be trust property and the art dealer shall be a trustee for the benefit of the artist until the work of fine art shall be sold to a bona fide third party; and
4. (4) The proceeds of the sale of the work of fine art shall be trust property and the art dealer shall be a trustee for the benefit of the artist until the amount due to the artist from the sale is paid.

History

Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-310, § 3, 57 DCR 12392

Section References

This section is referenced in § 28-5103 and § 28-5104.