Introduced on 14 February 2006, ARR is an intellectual property right that entitles artists to a percentage of the sale price whenever their work is resold on the secondary market.

The origins of ARR are often traced back to the public outcry sparked by the revelation that the relatives of Jean-François Millet (1814-75) were living in poverty while the artist’s work fetched enormous prices at auction.

Since it was first brought into law, ARR has supported thousands of artists and their beneficiaries in the United Kingdom and Europe. ACS is thrilled that the right continues to expand internationally, having recently been extended to Australia and New Zealand.

Find out more about ACS and the origins of ARR, here.