Buyer's Claim for Rescission Denied Due to Detectable Latent Defect

A buyer, having discovered a latent defect in a purchased work of art that significantly diminished its value, sought the rescission of the sale, arguing the seller was liable for breach of the warranty against hidden defects. The court of appeal denied the buyer's claim, finding that the buyer, an expert in the field, should have discovered the defect upon inspection, thereby negating the seller's responsibility under the warranty which applies only to defects that could not reasonably be detected by the buyer. The high court upheld the lower court's decision, reasoning that the appellate court correctly determined that the defect was apparent to a knowledgeable professional, thus relieving the seller of the warranty obligation.