Auction Houses and a Seller’s Right of Privacy
Although auction houses typically do not disclose the identity of the seller on their sales contracts, a recent New York trial court decision may drastically change that longstanding practice.
The issue at hand is whether a contract that lists a bidder’s identification number, and not their real name, is insufficient under New York law, even when considered along with additional identifying documents.
The case is William J. Jenack Estate Appraisers & Auctioneers, Inc. v. Rabizadeh.
Tags: artlaw, auction houses, Contracts, jenack, new york state, privacy, seller
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