Arizona § 44-1772 - Art dealer and artist; relationship
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1772 — Art dealer and artist; relationship, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-1772. Art dealer and artist; relationship
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 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 the work of fine art is sold to a bona fide third party or returned to the artist.
3. The proceeds of the sale of the work of fine art are trust property and the art dealer is trustee for the benefit of the artist until the amount due the artist from the sale is paid.
4. The art dealer is strictly liable for the loss of or damage to the work of fine art while it is in the art dealer's possession. The value of the work of fine art is, for the purpose of this section, the value established in a written agreement between the artist and art dealer prior to the loss or damage or, if no written agreement regarding the value of the work of fine art exists, the fair market value of the work of fine art.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 44-1772
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1772 cover?
Section 44-1772 ("Art dealer and artist; relationship") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 44-1772?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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