Contract required — Provisions.
RCW 18.110.030
in effect(1) An art dealer may accept a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist only if prior to or at the time of acceptance the art dealer enters into a written contract with the artist which states: (a) The value of the work of fine art; (b) The minimum price for the sale of the work of fine art; and (c) The fee, commission, or other compensation basis of the art dealer. (2) An art dealer who accepts a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist may use or display the work of fine art or a photograph of the work of fine art or permit the use or display of the work or photograph only if: (a) Notice is given to users or viewers that the work of fine art is the work of the artist; and (b) The artist gives prior written consent to the particular use or display. (3) Any portion of a contract which waives any provision of this chapter is void.
(1) An art dealer may accept a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist only if prior to or at the time of acceptance the art dealer enters into a written contract with the artist which states:
(a) The value of the work of fine art;
(b) The minimum price for the sale of the work of fine art; and
(c) The fee, commission, or other compensation basis of the art dealer.
(2) An art dealer who accepts a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist may use or display the work of fine art or a photograph of the work of fine art or permit the use or display of the work or photograph only if:
(a) Notice is given to users or viewers that the work of fine art is the work of the artist; and
(b) The artist gives prior written consent to the particular use or display.
(3) Any portion of a contract which waives any provision of this chapter is void.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.110&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026