Presse

The Collector's Guide to Buyer Protection

ART DEALERS OR AUCTION HOUSES: TWO VERY DIFFERENT TYPES OF GUARANTEES

To better support buyers and sellers, the SNA is publishing, in partnership with Le Journal des Arts, The Collector’s Guide to Guarantees, prepared with lawyers and art market experts.

Because a purchase from a gallery and a purchase at auction are not always governed by the same rules, this guide has been designed to provide clear, reliable and practical information on the guarantees that apply to art market transactions.

It explains, in particular:

the rights and remedies available to buyers when purchasing from a gallery or an auction house;
the responsibilities of the various parties involved;
the applicable limitation periods;
the key issues to be aware of, for both buyers and sellers.

The aim is to provide collectors with practical guidance to help them better understand their rights, the legal framework surrounding transactions, and the guarantees available when buying or selling works of art.

Distributed at major art market events, The Collector’s Guide to Guarantees is now also available online, making this information easily accessible to a wider audience.