Original work of art definition

Original work of art means works of graphic or plastic art such as pictures, collages, paintings, drawings, engravings, prints, lithographs, sculptures, tapestries, ceramics, glassware and photographs, provided they are made by the artist himself or are copies considered to be original works of art. Copies of works of art, which have been made in limited numbers by the artist himself or under his authority, shall be considered to be "original works of art" for the purposes of the resale right. Such copies will normally have been numbered, signed or otherwise duly authorised by the artist. (article 2 of Directive 2001/84)

Examples of Original work of art in a sentence

• Liability and Safety conditions Original work of art (Editions limited to 5) II.

• Original work of art (e.g. painting, sculpture or composition created by the applicant).

• Original work of art means creations of fine art (e.g. pictures, collages, paintings, drawings, engravings, prints, lithographs, and sculptures), creations of applied art (e.g. tapestries, ceramics, glassware) and photographic works, provided they are made by the author himself or are copies considered to be original works of art.

• When an intermediary art market professional is involved, he shall share liability with the seller for payment of the royalty (article 1, paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 of Directive 2001/84).(2) 'Original work of art' shall mean works of graphic or plastic art such as pictures, collages, paintings, drawings, engravings, prints, lithographs, sculptures, tapestries, ceramics, glassware and photographs, provided they are made by the artist himself or are copies considered to be original works of art.