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D.C. Code § 28-5101 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Art dealer” means a person engaged in the business of selling works of fine art other than a person exclusively engaged in the business of selling goods at public auction. (2) “Artist” means the creator of a work of fine art. (3) “…
D.C. Code § 28-5102 Art dealer and artist; relationship
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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) The art dealer shall be, with respect to that work of fine art, the agent of the artist; (2) A trust shall be creat…
D.C. Code § 28-5103 Trust property
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(a) If a work of fine art is trust property under § 28-5102 when initially received by the art dealer, it shall remain trust property, notwithstanding the subsequent purchase of the work of fine art by the art dealer, directly or indirectly, for the art dealer’s own account until…
D.C. Code § 28-5104 Trust property; art dealer’s creditors
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Property which is trust property under §§ 28-5102 and 28-5103 shall not be subject to the claims, liens, or security interests of the creditors of the art dealer. The provisions of this section shall be given effect over any contrary provision of the Uniform Commercial Code.