Section 11-8 - A-01. Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-8A-01. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Art dealer.- "Art dealer" means an individual, partnership, firm, association, or corporation, other than a public auctioneer, that undertakes to sell a work of fine art created by someone else. 

(c)  Artist.- "Artist" means the creator of a work of fine art. 

(d)  On consignment.- "On consignment" means delivered to an art dealer for the purpose of sale or exhibition, or both, to the public by the art dealer other than at a public auction. 

(e)  Work of fine art.- "Work of fine art" means an original art work which is: 

(1) A visual rendition including a painting, drawing, sculpture, mosaic, or photograph; 

(2) A work of calligraphy; 

(3) A work of graphic art including an etching, lithograph, offset print, or silk screen; 

(4) A craft work in materials including clay, textile, fiber, wood, metal, plastic, or glass; or 

(5) A work in mixed media including a collage or a work consisting of any combination of works included in this subsection. 
 

[1983, ch. 486; 2005, ch. 25, § 13.]