The new law has been introduced in the UK following a European Union Directive.
For a full explanation of the right, when it is payable and by whom, log onto the Design & Artists Copyright Society website at:
www.dacs.org.uk/arr
Artist's Resale Right now in force
Droit de Suite, the long-awaited Artist's Resale Right, comes into force today, February 14. It means that, subject to certain conditions, living artists are entitled to receive a royalty each time their art work is bought and sold via an art market professional.
