Art Law
Protecting art requires sensitivity, respect, and legal competence.
In the art world, works are far more than material assets—they represent emotion, personal expression, reputation, and, undeniably, a financial investment.
To protect a work of art, an archive, or a collection, it is essential to understand its multi-layered value: securing authorship, preventing plagiarism, ensuring traceability, and balancing artistic value, public image, and economic interest.
Canella Camaiora® is among Italy’s most recognized law firms in the field of copyright protection. For six consecutive years (2020–2025), it has been ranked by Il Sole 24 Ore–Statista among the top Italian law firms in the areas of Intellectual Property and TMT, based on an independent survey of lawyers, in-house counsel, and clients.
We advise artists, collectors, galleries, foundations, archives, museums, cultural institutions, antiquarians, auction houses, logistics operators, insurers, and financial institutions—offering tailored legal solutions in a sector that demands both technical knowledge and cultural awareness.
Canella Camaiora® provides specialist legal support in every aspect of art law, including:
- Protection of copyright and moral rights;
- Artistic plagiarism, imitation, and counterfeiting;
- Authentication and attribution of artworks;
- Management, governance, and valuation of archives;
- Contracts for sale, loan, deposit, and gratuitous bailment;
- Exhibitions, fairs, and international circulation of artworks;
- Cultural property notifications, restrictions, and export authorizations;
- Disputes over ownership, rights, and cultural assets;
- Mediation and negotiation involving artists, heirs, foundations, institutions, and collectors;
- Legal consultancy in extraordinary transactions involving artistic heritage;
Authentication and artist archives
Authenticity is the foundation of legal protection.We assist archives, foundations, committees, and artists in drafting internal regulations, managing authentication requests, and documenting attributions.
We collaborate with trusted independent experts to ensure consistency of documentation and methodological integrity, particularly in cases of dispute.
A work without authentication loses value. A well-structured archive creates it.
Valuation and management of collections
We provide legal, technical, and economic analyses of individual works, archives, and entire collections. Our services include expert reports, due diligence, and technical assessments for donations, inheritances, estate divisions, art lending operations, and corporate transfers.
Awareness is itself a tool for managing, transmitting, and enhancing cultural value.
Copyright, plagiarism, and infringement
Every original creation is protected as a copyrighted work.
We support authors and galleries in licensing, asserting moral rights, managing resale royalty rights, and pursuing legal action in cases of plagiarism or unauthorized reproduction.
We act to obtain cessation of the infringement and compensation, including moral damages.
Contracts and circulation of artworks
We draft contracts for sale, exhibition, loan, transport, deposit, sponsorship, and patronage.
We advise public and private clients in their dealings with publishers, curators, conservators, exhibitors, and buyers.
Our team is well-versed in cultural heritage law, notification procedures, and export authorizations.
Litigation and cultural mediation
Canella Camaiora® is active in both judicial and extrajudicial protection of artistic rights and cultural assets.
We assist clients in disputes over authenticity, authorship, damage to works, cultural restrictions, inheritance claims, and estate division.
Where appropriate, we promote strategic, confidential mediation to resolve conflicts constructively and preserve value.
Art is a value. Protecting it is a responsibility.
Canella Camaiora® supports artists, institutions, archives, foundations, and collectors in the protection of rights and enhancement of artistic works.
We combine legal insight, practical experience, and cultural sensitivity to deliver concrete solutions in a field where culture meets the market.
Art law
Protection of copyright and moral rights
Artistic plagiarism, imitation, and counterfeiting
Authentication and attribution of artworks
Management, governance, and valuation of archives
Contracts for sale, loan, deposit, and gratuitous bailment
Exhibitions, fairs, and international circulation of artworks
Cultural property notifications, restrictions, and export authorizations
Disputes over ownership, rights, and cultural assets
Mediation and negotiation involving artists, heirs, foundations, institutions, and collectors
Legal consultancy in extraordinary transactions involving artistic heritage
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