Christie's Inc. v. SWCA, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Charles Edward Ramos, J.

This is an action for damages arising out of the rescission of the sale of a bronze sculpture created by the artist Pablo Picasso, entitled Tete Cubiste (Tete de Fernande) (the sculpture).

Defendant SWCA, Inc. moves for partial summary judgment dismissing plaintiff Christie’s Inc.’s first and third causes of action for breach of contract, and for liability of principal as to agent.

Christie’s cross-moves for partial summary judgment as to liability against SWCA and Sculpture Guild of America (SGA), on the ground that they each gave a full warranty of…