Sherrard Conversation | "A Question of Attribution: Art Law and Litigation"

[Bookings will open at 10:00 on Wednesday 23 September]

Master Andrew Onslow QC in conversation with Richard Edwards QC.

This talk will discuss issues of attribution and dating of works of art, as they have been considered in cases since the 18th Century, and the respective obligations of buyer, sellers, dealers and auction houses.

Richard Edwards QC and Master Andrew Onslow QC both practise from Chambers at 3 Verulam Buildings. They have appeared in some of the leading cases in the field of art law: Thomson v Christie Manson & Woods [2005] PNLR 713, Coleridge v Sotheby’s [2012] EWHC 370 (Ch), Thwaytes v Sotheby’s [2016] 1 WLR 2143.

This event is for members only.

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Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognise and understand common legal issues in art litigation.
2. Appreciate the legal duties and responsibilities affecting buyers, sellers, dealers and auction houses”

Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter

The QS will align with these elements of the professional statement:

• 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.7

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