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Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core legislation governing sales of physical artworks, covering implied terms about title, description, quality, and fitness for purpose. Defines fundamental rights and remedies for both buyer and seller.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides additional protections when selling to private individuals (consumers), including specific requirements for quality, fitness for purpose, and description of goods.

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third-party rights can be incorporated into or excluded from contracts, potentially affecting resale rights or authentication provisions.

Artist's Resale Right Regulations 2006: Establishes artists' rights to receive royalties on resales of their work valued at £1,000 or more, applicable to living artists and those deceased within 70 years.

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights in artworks, including copyright transfer, licensing, and reproduction rights.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out due diligence requirements for high-value art transactions, including KYC obligations and record-keeping requirements.

Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Act 2017: Ensures compliance with international conventions on cultural property and prevents trade in illegally exported artwork.

Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits for legal claims and relevant warranty periods in art sale contracts.

Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles governing contract formation, misrepresentation, and remedies for breach of contract in English law.