Artist estates
Copyright dispute over Joseph Beuys show in Germany
The Moyland Castle Museum closed the exhibition but plans to appeal
Rehabilitating Salvador Dalí: The Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation's ongoing battles
Twenty years after his death, the artist’s legacy has been severely damaged by the proliferation of works and organisations which carry his name
Francis Bacon claims his place at the top of the market
As Tate Britain opens a major travelling retrospective, we examine the factors underpinning the meteoric rise in prices for the artist’s work and reveal the identity of his biggest collectors
Late Rauschenbergs emerge from artist’s estate
Several sculptures premiered at Art Basel
Foundation circumventing directions of Giacometti's late wife by limiting collection's exposure, says brother-in-law
Mr Arm, who previously contested his sister's will, now asks that part of the estate goes to auction
Calder estate sells works through Thomas Dane
The works up for grabs range from jewellery to mobiles
Dalí estate resolves bitter dispute with Demart
The Foundation has settled a long-running battle over rights
The Giacometti Foundation becomes a reality at long last, but lawsuits brought against the Association wear on
In accordance with the president of the Foundation's emphasis on turning over a new leaf, none of the Association's members have been elected to the board
Former French Foreign Minister and a leading auctioneer ordered to trial over money kept back from Giacometti estate sales
Roland Dumas and Jacques Tajan face accusations of abuse of confidence after evidence suggests proceeds from auction were illicitly retained
Francis Bacon’s heir dies
Solicitors for John Edwards’ estate deny that his lover has inherited the art
Association Giacometti's dwindling funds compel Paris courts to sue
Their problems could be blamed on the troubled stock market or an ongoing lawsuit between the directors and the executor of the bequest
Christie's Giacometti sale stopped half way through and last 12 lots revoked
Once enough money to pay off the Giacometti Association's bills had been made, the sale was brought to the close, to the chagrin of foreign buyers
Christie's Giacometti sale overshadowed by interference of French auctioneers and Giacometti Association protests
The auction was moved to Drouot after commisaire-priseurs' took objection to court-directed sales legislature being overlooked
Giacometti Association consigns sculptures and illustrated book to Christie's for auction as legal fees mount
The estate was bequeathed to the Giacometti Association as a temporary measure to clear the way for a foundation, although these plans were derailed by Roland Dumas's misconduct
The Estate of Francis Bacon drops legal action against Marlborough
No evidence of blackmail, and video shows the artist satisfied with his gallery
Archives seized from Giacometti Association following family's wishes
Archives, boxes of drawings and documents pertaining to court procedures were confiscated by bailiffs, following the freezing of their assets last year
Marlborough wins suit against Schwitters estate
Bacon executor denies parallels with its own case
Battle to save Joseph Beuys wallcovering at Landesmuseum
Debate over whether it constitutes part of the original “Block Beuys” installation
The battle over copyright: Even in death, Dalí spreads chaos
Millions of dollars from reproduction rights, hundreds of thousands of fakes and the authority to authenticate works are at stake. The Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation, set up to care for his work, claims that Demart, which administers his intellectual property rights, is failing to do its job
Letters to the Editor: “Alberto Giacometti did not use Redoutey’s foundry”
The director of the Giacometti Association, Mary Lisa Palmer, corrects our coverage of the Giacometti plaster models and demystifies the forthcoming Giacometti Foundation
Interview with Brian Clarke on the Bacon estate: In litigation mode
The new sole executor of Bacon's estate talks in his first public interview about the teams of lawyers now working to see that the artist’s beneficiary, John Edwards, receives precisely what Francis intended him to receive. And that is everything
Judge orders smashing of Giacometti plaster models
Founder of unauthorised casts sentenced to ten years
The Francis Bacon estate: Surprise move
The heir to the British painter’s works changes galleries from Marlborough to Tony Shafrazi
Unexplained blocking of proposals for Giacometti Foundation by French art authorities could point to a manipulative strategy
Delays over approving Giacometti Foundation suggest deliberate obstruction, so the only option remaining will be to hand over the collection to the state
Descharnes wins back Dali rights from Spanish State
Dali's former secretary has been successful in his appeal
Dalí commission to sort things out with new expert team in Figueras
The Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí fills the hole left by break with Robert Descharnes
Dalí’s former secretary Descharnes fights back against governmental meddling in estate rights
“The Spanish State cannot cancel a private agreement which is valid until 2004”
Divorce in casa Dalí as Gala-Dalí Foundation and Spain seize control
State and Foundation cancel their contract with Descharnes, the artist’s former secretary and administrator of copyright
Eighteen Giacometti pieces from his wife’s estate to be sold by auctioneer Jacques Tajan
Sculptural ensemble "La clairière" is a standout, expected to reach up to 6 million francs