Copyright Law: Primary federal legislation including Copyright Act of 1976, Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) of 1990, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and Fair Use provisions that protect creative works and their creators

Intellectual Property Laws: Broader IP protections including trademark laws for protected marks and patent laws for technical designs that might be incorporated in the artwork

Contract Law: State-specific contract laws, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) for commercial transactions, and Statute of Frauds requirements governing the agreement formation

Moral Rights: Artists' moral rights including attribution rights, right of integrity, and right to prevent destruction of artwork as protected under VARA

State-Specific Art Laws: State-level legislation such as California Art Preservation Act and New York Artists' Authorship Rights Act that provide additional protections for artists

Consumer Protection Laws: Federal Trade Commission regulations and state consumer protection statutes ensuring fair trade practices and consumer rights

Tax Considerations: Various tax implications including income tax, sales tax requirements, and gift tax considerations that may apply to art transactions

International Treaties: International agreements such as the Berne Convention, WIPO Copyright Treaty, and other copyright agreements that may affect international art transactions