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protect the things you love—
your collection, your investment and your peace of mind.

“Sage Advice. Collectors…need to know…the fine points of their collections. The thoughts, the questions, the guidance has been distilled down to one volume, The Antique and Art Collector’s Legal Guide.”

—George E. Hicks, CEO, The National Civil War Museum and former Director, Museum and Historical Services, at The Greenwich Workshop

Nationally recognized attorney and art law expert, Leonard D. DuBoff, gives every collector what they have been looking for. This concise, easy to follow guide, leads the collector from the prepurchase stages, to displaying your work, to passing it on for future generations to love and enjoy.

Don’t Be Cheated—Learn to spot fakes, phonies and fast-talkers

Uncover Hidden Gems—Learn to find treasures in untapped places

Avoid Costly Mistakes—Learn what you need to know about insurance, taxes, customs,
loaning out your work, and THE RIGHTS OTHERS MAY HAVE TO
YOUR COLLECTION!


“Useful legal and practical tools…for the amateur as well as the serious collector.”

—Caroline R. Young, artist

Whether you are collecting quarters or Queen Anne Furniture,
masks or museum-quality pieces—
this book is for YOU!

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction -

Section 1: Acquisition and Protection

Chapter 1: Getting Started
Researching
Purchasing

Chapter 2: Purchasing and Reselling Your Collectibles
Galleries and Shops
Artists and Craftspeople
Auctions
General Restrictions

Chapter 3: Due Diligence on Purchase and/or Sale -
Stolen Goods
Warranties

Chapter 4: Authenticating the Work -
Forgeries
Multiples Legislation
Certification Marks
Conclusion

Chapter 5: Inventory and Insurance -
Inventory
Insurance
Loss Occurance

Chapter 6: A Guide to Protecting Your Home and Collection from Theft
Anonymity
Alarm Systems
Exterior Considerations
Identifying Your Property
Victim of Burglary

Chapter 7: Investments
Collectors
Investment Potential
Investment Considerations and Sources of Information
Financing Investments

Chapter 8: Conservation and Restoration
Suggested Methods of Display
Signs of Deterioration
Professional Conservators
Conservation and Restoration Techniques

Section 2: Specific Legal Issues -

Chapter 9: Copyright
Copyright Act of 1976
Copyright Protection
Copyright Owner
Conclusion

Chapter 10: When Rights Collide -
Moral Rights
Resale Royalties

Chapter 11: Tax Considerations -
Income Tax
Gift and Estate Considerations

Chapter 12: Import and Export Restrictions for the Collector
Customs Duties

Chapter 13: When Your Artwork is Held by Others -
Bailment

Glossary -

Appendix A: List of Organizations -

Appendix B: List of Publications -

Appendix C: Selected Laws Governing Artists and Dealers

Appendix D: Other Resources -

Index

Excerpt

Editorial Reviews

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews: