If I have purchased a work of art, do I now own the right to use an image of that work of art for commercial purpose.

The purchase of a work of art does not transfer the copyright unless there is an express transfer of the copyright in a written document.  The owner of the copyright is the only one who has the right to make copies of the artwork.  You would definitely not have the right to use it in a commercial endeavor such as for the cover art for a Compact Disc recording without the permission of the artist.  I hope this helps. Lawrence D. Mandel Gertner Mandel & Peslak, LLC P.O. Box499 Lakewood,NJ08701 Tel: (732) 363-3333 Fax: (732) 363-3345 www.gmplaw.net   Office Location:                                               1215 E. Veterans Highway Jackson,New Jersey   MonmouthCountyOffice (by appointment only):                   1355 Campus Parkway, Suite 102 Wall,New Jersey