This is part of a series of guides in which we examine areas of
law that frequently arise in practice.
The Antiques Roadshow rewards the lucky individuals who discover
that their treasured belongings are, albeit questionable, of
'great value' to someone somewhere. To add to the thrill
the item was most likely acquired at a relative bargain. However,
behind these rags to riches stories of heroic bargain hunting, the
unfortunate seller that (unbeknownst to them) originally parted
with the holy grail is forgotten and left with a feeling of regret
wondering what could have been.
You don't want to turn on the TV and see the dirty old
painting you sold for £1 at a car boot sale being valued for
£15 million as a lost Rembrandt. If only you had negotiated
an anti embarrassment provision at the car boot sale, you would be
pocketing your share of the resurfaced masterpiece.
