Law and Finance in International Art Markets

This book brings together scholars from numerous fields of expertise to explore the legal and financial structures of historic and contemporary art markets around the world.

Chapters bring in perspectives from across the human and social sciences, employing a range of methods interpret the creation, demand for, dissemination, evaluation and protection of art in an increasingly global environment.

This book provides a valuable tool for understanding art markets within their wider context. The volume will be of interest to scholars researching into the legal and financial aspects of the cultural and creative industries in general, and international art markets more specifically.