25C-1. Definitions.
As used in this Article unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1) "Art dealer" means an individual, partnership, firm, association, or corporation that undertakes to sell a work of fine art created by someone else;
(2) "Artist" means the creator of a work of fine art;
(3) "On consignment" means delivered to an art dealer for the purpose of sale or exhibition, or both, to the public by the art dealer; and
(4) "Work of fine art" means an original art work that is:
a. A visual rendition, including a painting, drawing, sculpture, mosaic, or photograph;
b. A work of calligraphy;
c. A work of graphic art, including an etching, lithograph, offset print, or silk screen;
d. A craft work in materials, including clay, textile, fiber, wood, metal, plastic, or glass; or
e. A work in mixed media, including a collage or a work consisting of any combination of works included in this subdivision. (1983, c. 822, s. 1; 1989, c. 464.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 25C - Sales of Artwork
Article 1 - Artwork on Consignment.
§ 25C-2 - Interest of art dealer who accepts works of fine art on consignment.
§ 25C-3 - Status of works of fine art subsequently purchased by art dealer for his own account.
§ 25C-4 - Creditors of art dealer may not reach works of fine art on consignment with art dealer.