'Art Law and the Business of Art provides an invaluable guide. The book is at once a primer on the art market for lawyers acting or advising on matters of art law, and a primer on the law, for art market participants seeking to understand their legal position.' -- Aaron Taylor, Cambridge Law Journal 'Art Law and the Business of Art is a welcome contribution that will be useful, informative and enjoyable for anyone even remotely interested in art law and cultural property/cultural heritage and/or the related transactional aspects.' -- Louise Buckingham, Intellectual Property Forum 'Wilson has succeeded in bringing together and explaining very eloquently a host of complicated legal, ethical and practical issues in the art world in this much-needed handbook. Impressively, it succeeds in tone and pitch despite its large scope: it is intended for a wide audience, from auction houses to collectors, institutions and dealers. Every chapter has been thoroughly researched and is presented lucidly with the benefit of experience.' -- Noor Kadhim, Art Antiquity and Law 'The book genuinely does what it says on the packet - a practical, informative guide to an area where a surprisingly wide range of laws apply. The author is to be commended for putting his encyclopaedic knowledge of art law and the art market down on paper for the benefit of the UK art market and those lawyers advising it. Certainly this useful book deserves a wide readership. Any lawyer advising clients on art law should have a copy both as a practical vade mecum and also as a resource to understand some of the business practices that clients don't necessarily explain or highlight. Commercial people too will find it a very helpful summary of the law in a practical context.' -- Simon Stokes, Entertainment Law Review 'Wilson's Art Law and the Business of Art extensively unpacks the legal framework of the art business. It is written simply and clearly, and includes compelling case illustrations. Perhaps the most beneficial aspect of this book is the author's neat rationale for various outcomes.' -- Angela Dimery, The Center of Art Law 'A tour de force that covers the nuts and bolts of the practical workings of the international art market from A to Z. From the useful glossary at the start to the detailed description of the regulatory environment at the end, it provides a readily comprehensible explanation of the whys and wherefores of the market drawing on the author's unparalleled experience of decades working at its heart. Its broad sweep means it will become an invaluable reference work for everyone who works in and around the art market, providing practical advice on the dos and don'ts when dealing with all sorts of issues that arise, both the everyday and the more complex. Martin Wilson is to be congratulated on filling a real gap with this much-needed and fascinating guide.'
--Roland Foord, Stephenson Harwood LLP, London, UK 'From his wealth of experience as a lawyer on the inside of Christie's auction house and now Phillips, Martin Wilson has produced an indispensable guide to art law and business. He succinctly summarises the key elements of the art market's workings and the law as it applies in the UK. This is essential reading for those new to the territory and an excellent practical overview for those who are already familiar with it. The insights Martin gives are a wonderful basis for learning and helpfully summarise what ordinarily takes many years in the field to ascertain. If only something like this had existed when I founded Art Law at Mishcon de Reya in 1995!'
--Karen Sanig, Mishcon de Reya, London, UK 'Martin Wilson combines an astute legal mind with practical experience gained from many years of working in auction businesses. This book will be indispensable reading for anyone wishing to gain a clear understanding of the complexities of today's art market.'
--Anthony Browne, British Art Market Federation