Art Market Compliance: Professional Handbook on Due Diligence, Provenance, AML and Legal Protection in the Art Market

Art Market ComplianceProfessional Handbook on Due Diligence, Provenance, AML and Legal Protection in the Art MarketThe art market is no longer merely a sphere of collecting passion and cultural exchange. Today, it is a highly complex global industry where cultural heritage law, anti-money laundering regulations, international trade, taxation, restitution claims, authenticity issues, and professional liability intersect.This handbook provides a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding and managing the principal legal, financial, and reputational risks associated with the acquisition, ownership, sale, and international movement of works of art.The book offers an in-depth analysis of:Art due diligence and pre-acquisition investigations;Provenance research and ownership history reconstruction;Authenticity, attribution issues, and art forgery risks;Export, import, and international circulation of artworks;Cultural property restitution and cross-border disputes;Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance in the art market;Legal obligations of galleries, dealers, auction houses, and art advisors;Collector protection and risk management strategies;Taxation of art transactions;Real case studies, court decisions, and operational procedures.Combining legal analysis, market practice, compliance standards, and investigative methodologies, this volume is designed as a professional reference for collectors, art advisors, lawyers, legal consultants, galleries, auction houses, experts, museums, foundations, and cultural heritage professionals.This book is intended for those who wish to understand not only the artistic value of an artwork, but also its legal, documentary, and financial significance.Luca Sasdelli is an international legal consultant specializing in cultural heritage and art market law, an art advisor, and an art expert. Drawing upon extensive experience in the protection of cultural property and the art market, he advises collectors, institutions, and professionals on due diligence, provenance research, compliance, risk management, and international art transactions. Read more