Title 10, Chapter 1, Section 524
( 10-1-524)
A consignment of a work of art shall result in all of the following: (1) The art dealer, after delivery of the work of art, shall
constitute an agent of the artist for the purpose of sale or
exhibition of the consigned work of art within this state; (2) The work of art shall constitute property held in trust by the
consignee for the benefit of the consignor and shall not be
subject to claim by a creditor of the consignee; (3) The consignee shall be responsible for the loss of, or damage
to, the work of art; and (4) The proceeds from the sale of the work of art shall constitute
funds held in trust by the consignee for the benefit of the
consignor. Such proceeds shall first be applied to pay any balance
due to the consignor, unless the consignor expressly agrees
otherwise in writing. |