Opinionated Catholic: FBI Looking At Fake Clementine Hunter Paintings Scam

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Anonymous said...: Copyright Violation:
Dear Blogger,
The reproduction of the the Clementine Hunter painting you are using to on you blog in conjunction with the story on Clementine Hunter forgeries is not only an authenticated original painting by Clementine Hunter but is a copyrighted work of art as plainly stated on the web site where it appears:
http://www.clementinehunterartist.com
COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
All materials on this website, including all text , images, and in particular, reproduction rights to the Clementine Hunter painting, "Bowl of Zinnias", are the property of the Cane River Art Corporation. If you see unauthorized use elsewhere of any materials on this website, please be so kind as to bring it to our attention. Replies will be kept in confidence. Violations of Federal Copyrights are punishable by fines up to $50,000 per infraction
In addition, your juxtaposition of this documented painting with the article on the Clementine Hunter forgeries implies that the painting itself is a forgery, which it is not.
We are asking that you immediately remove this image from your web page.; January 27, 2010 at 8:35 AM
James H said...: Well Boo Hiss!!! I will remove the pic. Justy Trying to elicit Interest ina article that makes sure people are not RIPPED off !!!!

Somthing I would CLEMENTINEHUNTER ARTIST .com would be concerend about; January 27, 2010 at 9:11 AM

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