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In Defense of Art is the official blog of Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

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Fine Art Consignments: What to know when selling “fine art” in Oregon

When you bring your art to some third party to sell, that is called a consignment. Oregon law provides powerful, unwaivable, rights for artists (or their heirs) who sell their fine art through third parties. This article addresses important definitions contained in Oregon’s fine art consignment statute, what loss or damage may be covered by the law, when payments must be made after a sale, ownership issues, purchaser information, and necessary contract terms. 

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