Art Business

In the September issue of American Artist, our art business article discussed how collectors rely on certificates of authenticity–and how some states legally require artists to supply them to consumers. Here, we explore some of the specifics regarding the statutes some states have passed. States have different laws in place for fine-art prints and more. Be awareof these in your own state for the good of your fine art business. Fourteen states have passed statutes requiring publishers of art prints to supply certificates of authenticity to the buyer. These certificates are essentially the same, but they can vary slightly from…