1. THREE-DIMENSIONAL STUDY

A 3D work created and approved by the artist in their lifetime, intended to be a study for a sculptural work. It may originate in a 2D model created and approved by the artist to be the specific design for the sculptural work. It may have been intended to be of ephemeral existence and its materiality may have been lost. 

2. THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL

A 3D work created and approved by the artist, in lifetime, intended to be the definite preparatory work for the sculptural work. It may originate in a 2D model created and approved by the artist to be the specific design for the sculptural work. It may have been intended to be of ephemeral existence and its materiality may have been lost.

3. AUTHORISED UNIQUE WORK

A sculptural work created by the artist, in lifetime, conceived by hirself to be a single work. It may originate in a 3D study or model created and approved by the artist to be the specific preparatory work for the sculptural work. It may also originate in a 2D model created and approved by the artist to be the specific design for the sculptural work. This unique work has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist. 

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) are those approved in life by the artist. If existing, the foundry/maker mark corresponds to that authorised by the artist.

4. AUTHORISED VARIATION

A sculptural work created by the artist, in lifetime, which is a variation of a previous authorised unique work by hirself. It has been conceived by the artist to be a single work. Under no circumstances may this variation have been executed after the death of the artist. This variation has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist. It may have been intended to be of ephemeral existence and its materiality may have been lost.  

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) are those approved in life by the artist. If existing, the foundry/maker mark corresponds to that authorised by the artist.

5. AUTHORISED WORK

A sculptural work created by the artist, in lifetime, conceived by hirself to integrate a limited edition of maximum 8 casts plus 4EA. It may originate in a 3D study or model created and approved by the artist to be the specific preparatory work for the sculptural work. It may also originate in a 2D model created and approved by the artist to be the specific design for the sculptural work. This authorised work has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist. 

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) are those approved in life by the artist. If existing, the foundry/maker mark corresponds to that authorised by the artist and the numbering mark corresponds to one of the authorised casts of the edition.

6. AUTHORISED MULTIPLE

A sculptural work created by the artist, in lifetime, conceived by hirself to integrate a limited edition of more than 8 casts plus 4EA or a not limited edition. It may originate in a 3D study or model created and approved by the artist to be the specific preparatory work of the sculptural work. It may also originate in a 2D model created and approved by the artist to be the specific design for the sculptural work. This authorised multiple been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist. 

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) are those approved in life by the artist. If existing, the foundry/maker mark corresponds to that authorised by the artist and the numbering mark corresponds to one of the authorised casts of the edition.

7. AUTHORISED CAST

A sculptural work created by the artist, in lifetime, which is a variation over a cast that belongs to a limited or not limited edition ​​of a sculptural work created and approved by hirself. It has been conceived by the artist to be a single work. Under no circumstances may this authorised cast have been executed after the death of the artist. This authorised cast has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist. 

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) are those approved in life by the artist. If existing, the foundry/maker mark corresponds to that authorised by the artist and the numbering mark corresponds to one of the authorised casts of the edition.

8. POSTHUMOUS WORK AUTHORISED BY THE ARTIST

A sculptural work executed after the death of the artist, conceived by the artist to be a single work or to integrate a limited edition of maximum 8 casts plus 4EA. It originates in a 3D model created and approved by the artist to be the specific preparatory work of the sculptural work. Under no circumstances may this posthumous work originate in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage. Nor in a 2D model created and approved by the artist to be the design for the sculpture or 3D work. Nor in 2D previous work created and approved by the artist. This posthumous work has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the rightsholder(s) and only upon the artist’s will.

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) are those approved in life by the artist. Under no circumstances may the later dimensions and materials be different. If existing, the numbering mark corresponds to one of the authorised casts of the edition and the foundry mark corresponds to that authorised by the artist. 

9. POSTHUMOUS WORK AUTHORISED BY THE RIGHTSHOLDER(S)

The authorization of the artist is mandatory to execute a posthumous work, and the rightsholder(s) should not proceed without this permission. 

10. AUTHORISED EPHEMERAL WORK

A sculptural work created by the artist, in lifetime, intended to be of ephemeral existence and whose materiality has been lost.

11. AUTHORISED SITE-SPECIFIC WORK

A sculptural work created by the artist, in lifetime, intended for a one-specific location. It may have been intended to be of ephemeral existence and its materiality may have been lost.

12. AUTHORISED REASSEMBLED WORK

A reinstallation of a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in lifetime, with the original elements and materials. This reinstallation has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist or by the rightsholder(s).

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) are those approved in life by the artist.

13. AUTHORISED RESTITUTED WORK

A reinstallation of a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in lifetime, with the original and/or with new elements and materials. This reinstallation has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist or by the rightsholder(s). 

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) may be other than those approved in life by the artist, only if authorised by the artist or rightsholder(s).  

14. AUTHORISED INTERPRETED WORK

A reinstallation of a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in lifetime, with the original and/or with new elements and materials, in a different site from which it was first intended by the artist. It may have been intended to be of ephemeral existence and its materiality may have been lost. This reinstallation has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist or by the rightsholder(s). 

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) may be other than those approved in life by the artist, only if authorised by the artist or rightsholder(s).

15. AUTHORISED RESTORED WORK

A repair of a sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in lifetime, to ensure its protection after an injury or decay. This repair has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist or by the rightsholder(s). 

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) may be other than those approved in life by the artist, only when the sculptural work has been seriously damaged, and the alteration is unavoidable. 

16. AUTHORISED UPDATED WORK

A modification of a sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in lifetime, due to obsolescence, normative or security concerns. This modification has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist or the rightsholder(s). 

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) may be other than those approved in life by the artist, only when normative, obsolescence or security modifications are unavoidable.

17. AUTHORISED REPRODUCTION

A 3D copy of the sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, which reproduces the precise appearance of the work. It may have been produced for exhibition, study, dissemination, or conservation purposes, or to be a commercial product. It may originate in a 3D model created and approved by the artist to be the specific preparatory work of the sculptural work or in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage. Under no circumstances may it originate in a 2D model created and approved by the artist to be the design for the sculptural work, nor in a 2D previous work created and approved by the artist. This reproduction has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist or the rightsholder(s). When produced during the 70 years after the death of the artist, it has been approved by the rightsholder(s).

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) are those approved in life by the artist. Under no circumstances may the later dimensions and materials be different. If existing, the numbering mark corresponds to one of the authorised casts of the edition and the foundry mark corresponds to that authorised by the artist or the rightsholder(s).

18. AUTHORISED EXHIBITION COPY

A 3D copy of the sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, which reproduces the precise appearance of the work. It has been produced for exhibition or conservation purposes. It originates in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage. This exhibition copy has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist or the rightsholder(s). When produced during the 70 years after the death of the artist, it has been approved by the rightsholder(s).

The dimensions (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) are those approved in life by the artist. Under no circumstances may the later dimensions and materials be different. Instead, the materials may be other than those approved by artist. If existing, the numbering mark corresponds to one of the authorised casts of the edition and the foundry mark corresponds to that authorised by the artist or the rightsholder(s). 

19. AUTHORISED TEMPORARY EXHIBITION COPY

A 3D copy of the sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, which reproduces the precise appearance of the work. It has been produced for exhibition or conservation purposes. It originates in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage. This exhibition copy has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist or the rightsholder(s). It has been intended to be of ephemeral existence and its materiality has been lost. When produced during the 70 years after the death of the artist, it has been approved by the rightsholder(s).

The dimensions (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) are those approved in life by the artist. Under no circumstances may the later dimensions and materials be different. Instead, the materials may be other than those approved by artist. If existing, the numbering mark corresponds to one of the authorised casts of the edition and the foundry mark corresponds to that authorised by the artist or the rightsholder(s).

20. AUTHORISED TECHNICAL COPY

A 3D copy of the sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, which reproduces the precise appearance of the work. It has been produced by the foundry/maker for reproduction purposes. It may originate in a 3D model created and approved by the artist to be the specific preparatory work for the sculptural work or in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage. It may have been intended to be of ephemeral existence and its materiality may have been lost. This technical copy has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist or the rightsholder(s). When produced during the 70 years after the death of the artist, it has been approved by the rightsholder(s).

21. AUTHORISED DIGITAL COPY 

A copy of the sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, produced in a digital support. It has been produced for exhibition, study, dissemination, conservation and/or reproduction purposes or to be a commercial product. This digital copy has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist or the rightsholder(s). When produced during the 70 years after the death of the artist, it has been approved by the rightsholder(s).

22. AUTHORISED COPY FOR THE ARTIST

A 3D copy of the sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, which reproduces the precise appearance of the work. It has been produced by and for the artist for registry purposes. It originates in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage. This copy has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist.

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) are those approved in life by the artist.

23. AUTHORISED D’APRÈS

A modification of a sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, by a third-party, the result being a sculptural work which recalls the sculptural work of the artist. It may be of third-party authorship. It may have been produced to be a commercial product. It may originate in a 2D model created and approved by the artist to be the specific design of the sculptural work or in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage. This D’après has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist or the rightsholder(s). When produced during the 70 years after the death of the artist, it has been approved by the rightsholder(s).

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) may be other than those approved in life by the artist. If existing, the numbering mark corresponds to one of the authorised casts of the edition and the foundry/maker corresponds to that authorised by the edition.

24. AUTHORISED TRANSFORMATION

A modification of a sculptural or 2D work created and approved by the artist, in life, by a third-party, the result being a new sculptural work of third-party authorship. It may originate in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage, or in a previous 2D work created and approved by the artist. This transformation has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist or the rightsholder(s). When produced during the 70 years after the death of the artist, it has been approved by the rightsholder(s).

25. AUTHORISED MERCHANDISING

A copy or a modification of a sculptural or 2D work created and approved by the artist in life, the result being a 3D item produced to be a commercial product. It may originate in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage, or in a previous 2D work created and approved by the artist. This merchandising has been authorised, overseen, and approved by the artist/rightsholder(s). When produced during the 70 years after the death of the artist, it has been approved by the rightsholder(s).

The dimensions and the materials (for cast sculpture, also the patinas) may be other than those approved in life by the artist. If existing, the numbering mark corresponds to one of the authorised casts of the edition and the foundry/maker corresponds to that authorised by the edition.

26. REPRODUCTION IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

A 3D copy of the sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, which reproduces the precise appearance of the work. It may have been produced for exhibition, study, dissemination, or conservation purposes, or to be a commercial product. It may originate in a 3D model created and approved by the artist to be the specific preparatory work of the sculptural work or in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage. Under no circumstances, may it originate in a 2D previous work created and approved by the artist to be the design for the sculpture or 3D work, nor in a 2D previous work created and approved by the artist. This reproduction has been produced after 70 years of the death of the artist. It has not been approved by the rightsholder(s).

27. EXHIBITION COPY IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

A 3D copy of the sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, which reproduces the precise appearance of the work. It has been produced for exhibition or conservation purposes. It originates in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage. This exhibition copy has been produced after 70 years of the death of the artist. It has not been approved by the rightsholder(s).

28. TEMPORARY EXHIBITION COPY IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

A 3D copy of the sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, which reproduces the precise appearance of the work. It has been produced for exhibition or conservation purposes. It originates in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage. This exhibition copy has been produced after 70 years of the death of the artist. It has not been approved by the rightsholder(s). It has been intended to be of ephemeral existence and its materiality has been lost.

29. TECHNICAL COPY IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

A 3D copy of the sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, which reproduces the precise appearance of the work. It has been produced by the foundry/maker for reproduction purposes. It may originate in a 3D model created and approved by the artist to be the specific preparatory work for the sculptural work or in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage. It may have been intended to be of ephemeral existence and its materiality may have been lost. This technical copy has been produced after 70 years of the death of the artist. It has not been approved by the rightsholder(s).

30. DIGITAL COPY IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

A copy of the sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, produced in a digital support. It has been produced for exhibition, study, dissemination, conservation and/or reproduction purposes or to be a commercial product. This digital copy has been produced after 70 years of the death of the artist. It has not been approved by the rightsholder(s).

31. D’APRÈS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

A modification of a sculptural work created and approved by the artist, in life, by a third-party, the result being a sculptural work which recalls the sculptural work of the artist. It may be of third-party authorship. It may have been produced to be a commercial product. It may originate in a 2D model created and approved by the artist to be the specific design of the sculptural work or in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage. This D’après has been produced after 70 years of the death of the artist. It has not been approved by the rightsholder(s).

32. TRANSFORMATION IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

A modification of a sculptural or 2D work created and approved by the artist, in life, by a third-party, the result being a new sculptural work of third-party authorship. It may have been produced to be a commercial product. It may originate in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage, or in a previous 2D work created and approved by the artist. This transformation has been produced after 70 years of the death of the artist. It has not been approved by the rightsholder(s).

33. MERCHANDISING IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

A copy or a modification of a sculptural or 2D work created and approved by the artist in life, the result being a 3D item produced to be a commercial product. It may originate in a previous sculptural work created and approved by the artist or surmoulage, or in a previous 2D work created and approved by the artist. This merchandising has been produced after 70 years of the death of the artist. It has not been approved by the rightsholder(s).