ART

Experts in art trade, including international transactions

We are experts in the field of art trading, import and export, associated restrictions, provenance and authenticity checks, and contractual arrangements for the sale, loan, or exhibition of artworks. We work for prominent figures and institutions in the Czech art community.

In the field of art trade, both domestic and international, we are specialists in preparing contractual documentation.

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What we can help you with

  1. Comprehensive legal advice on trading in artworks and cultural objects, export restrictions, export permits
  2. Advice on exhibiting, trading, transporting, and insuring artworks
  3. Legal advice on the origin and authenticity of artworks
  4. Representation of art galleries (trading, storing artworks)
  5. Advice for investors in the field of art investment
  6. Representation in the transaction process involving artworks
  7. Comprehensive advice in AML (Anti Money Laundering) related to trading or brokering artworks  
  8. Advice on the legal aspects of trading artworks via electronic communication means 

Services we offer

  1. Verification of acquisition documents, ensuring a legitimate owner
  2. Authentication of the artwork through expert examination
  3. Assessing payment obligations under copyright law
  4. Verification of circumstances preceding the offer for sale, import, etc 
  5. Determining whether the artwork is or is not an object of cultural value
  6. Processing and administration of export permits for the artwork
  7. Verification of the artwork’s history (whether the artwork has been exhibited, circumstances of exhibitions, curatorial or expert examination)
  8. Verification of whether the item is or is not part of a collection 
  9. Review of contracts related to storage, exhibition, etc.
  10. Drafting of contractual documents, including purchase agreements, reservation agreements, and escrow agreements
  11. Ensuring necessary AML (Anti-Money Laundering) procedures
  12. Handling collateral (lien) arrangements for the artwork purchase price
  13. Ongoing consulting services
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Do you need assistance with art trade?

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