Merritt v. Tiffany

Citations

• 132 U.S. 167
• 10 S. Ct. 52
• 33 L. Ed. 299
• 1889 U.S. LEXIS 1856

Syllabus

<p>The “ professional productions of a statuary or of a sculptor only,” as that phrase is used in the tariff act, (§ 2504 Rev. Stat. 2d ed. p. 478,) embraces such works of art as are the result of the artist’s own creation, or are copies of them, made under his direction and - supervision, or copies of works of other artists, made under the like direction and supervision, as' distinguished from the productions of the manufacturer or mechanic.</p>