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Art Law

Art Ownership & Provenance

At Juris & Nova Chambers, our Art Law practice provides legal assistance to artists, collectors, galleries, museums, auction houses, cultural institutions, and other stakeholders involved in the creation, ownership, sale, and preservation of artworks. We advise clients on the legal and commercial issues that arise throughout the lifecycle of an artwork.

Within this practice, our work on art ownership & provenance covers Provenance Verification, Title Dispute Resolution, Stolen Art Recovery and Authentication Disputes.

Our practice covers the sale and purchase of artworks, provenance and authenticity, ownership disputes, artist agreements, gallery arrangements, licensing, copyright, moral rights, and intellectual property protection. We also assist clients with consignments, exhibitions, loans, commissions, and other transactions involving artworks and cultural property.

What this covers

Art Ownership & Provenance

Provenance Verification
Title Dispute Resolution
Stolen Art Recovery
Authentication Disputes

Questions

Frequently asked

No. Selling a physical artwork does not transfer copyright unless expressly assigned in writing — the artist retains reproduction rights by default.

Auction houses generally require clear title and provenance before accepting a consignment, so an unresolved ownership dispute should be settled before attempting a sale.

Confidential enquiry

Tell us about your matter

Enquiries received during working hours are acknowledged the same day.

Your details stay privileged and are never shared outside the chambers.

Consultation

Speak with a art ownership & provenance advocate.

Tell us what has happened and what you need. You will get a candid assessment, a realistic timeline and a written fee position before any work begins.