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New York Court of Appeals to Address Jenack Decision Requiring Disclosure of Consignment Seller’s Identity to Enforce Sale Contract

By Nicholas O'Donnell on Posted in Consignment

There is a new development in the decision last fall in which the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court ruled that an auctioneer must disclose the name of any owner who has consigned the work for sale, or a sale against a successful bidder cannot be enforced consistent with New York General Obligations… Continue Reading

Does Jenack Decision Really Require Disclosure of Seller’s Name? Yes, if the Buyer Won’t Pay

By Nicholas O'Donnell on Posted in Uncategorized

The Jenack decision addressed recently at the Art Law Report has been the subject of intense comment and criticism since being widely reported.  Donn Zaretsky’s roundup of the commentary raises an interesting and important question, with analysis from Jonathan Olsoff of Sotheby’s and Jo Laird, former general counsel at Christie’s.  Namely, does the decision actually… Continue Reading