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N.C.G.S. § 25C-1

Definitions.

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2026-08-08
Last verified
2026-08-09
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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.)

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