2007-12-16 03:36:15 · 7 answers · asked by David M 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
It depends: If the artist was comissioned (also known in legal circles as "work for hire"), then the rights belong to the buyer.
If the artist simply creates a piece, unless he explicitly assigns publication rights then the rights belong to him.
Many times you'll find that the artist will assign "first publication rights only" so that the buyer has the right to display the work. Or he may assign publication rights so that the buyer may issue a number of reproductions of the original work.
2007-12-16 03:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by Albannach 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the artist has original reproduction rights unless specifically stated in a contract. You can sell reproduction rights with the artwork too.
One more thing. Before you sell a piece of art you should photograph it at the highest quality level possible so that you can make reproductions after you sell the piece. Because even though you may have copyright on a piece you sell, the buyer has physical custody of the original and does not have to make it available to you to copy. He cannot copy it without your permission, but you cannot copy it if you do not have posession of it . So photograph your work before you sell, then you can always make prints at a later time if you want without the buyers permission.
2007-12-16 15:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by Phil H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The artist
2007-12-16 22:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by SandraR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the artist specifically signs over his rights to the purchaser, the copyright remains with the artist. Even if it's a commission.
2007-12-17 08:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by helene 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely the artist.
2007-12-16 11:44:52 · answer #5 · answered by perseverance 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The artist who created the piece of work has ownership and copyright.
2007-12-16 11:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by aylatroy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yep, the artist.
2007-12-16 11:46:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋