Sunday, July 4, 2010

Action of Deception by KRG (Part VII)

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~ Provenance/Authenticity Issues
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"Erotic Couple", © 1980 Norval Morrisseau
~ Click HERE to view reverse side of canvas
/Click on image to Enlarge for detailed examination/
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This genuine Norval Morrisseau painting titled 'Erotic Couple', 1980 was published on the NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG on September 30th, 2009 (click HERE). The provenance to this artwork was described as 'leading directly to the artist' and paperwork exists to prove it as this painting is part of my personal colection.
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>>> The following statement is from KRG's blog dated August, 10th, 2008:
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"We created our blog, after Norval Morrisseau passed away, so that collectors and buyers alike could have access to reliable information and to present the truth about the proliferation of Morrisseau forgeries which have flooded the marketplace. KRG will continue to deal with everyone with absolute integrity. We will provide up-to-date and accurate information to the best of our knowledge and ability. We're committed to this mission."
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Click HERE to view screen capture of the above presented statement from their blog http://genuinemorrisseau.blogspot.com/ which has been removed on June 26th, 2009 by the Kinsman Robinson Galleries!?
The blog has been reinstated on August 06, 2009 but this time open to invited readers only and NOW it is active with all content deleted, directing readers to their twitter address at http://twitter.com/KinsmanRobinson.
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Below presented was Kinsman Robinson Galleries' reaction on the above presented painting's provenance information, a tweet which was published on exactly the same day - a proof of Kinsman Robinson Galleries' following of this blog's day-to-day activities:-

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Kinsman Robinson Galleries' tweet warning the readers about blanket statements such as "provenance leading directly to the artist" (see http://twitter.com/KinsmanRobinson or click HERE)
/Click on image to enlarge/
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>>> Kinsman Robinson Galleries have been very specific when it comes to provenance of Norval Morrisseau's artwork as described in a statement from the art collectors Tammy and John MacDougall, from Hamden, Connecticut directed to Mr. Joseph McLeod of Maslak Mcleod Gallery (click HERE). In this statement it is clear that Mr. Donald Robinson of Kinsman Robinson Galleries brings up the issue of having a strict provenance traceable back to the artist as a central feature of his argument. Without this as per Mr. Robinson's words: "the piece had virtually no value". Mr. Robinson even stated that many pieces from the 1970's were 'fakes' and he further supports this ideal by mentioning the fact that Norval Morrisseau has provided several signed affidavits to this effect (click HERE).
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It is ironic that one of these 1970's they would label as a 'fake' have a provenance leading to their gallery (click HERE) and they even tried to deceive the public by fabricating the provenance to one of their Morrisseau paintings (click HERE). Also, Mr. Robinson purchased many of these 1970's paintings at Kahn Auctions, later 'Randy Potter Estate Auction' in Port Hope, Ontario (click HERE). It is funny that this same auction house where Mr. Robinson purchased his Morrisseaus now calling them 'fakes' were appraised and authenticated by his own gallery as being 'authentic' (click HERE).
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It is a shame that gallery who claims to be a 'Norval Morrisseau principal dealer' treats disrespectfully paintings that they do not own and glorify the artworks on their gallery's 'Morrisseau inventory list' rather than treating every Norval Morrisseau artwork with same respect. It is obvious that their agenda is to 'what benefits them' and not 'what would the general public be able to benefit from'.
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>>> BLOG MASTER'S COMMENT:
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The reason why I started this blog more than two and a half years ago was due to false statements made by Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Coghlan Art Studio & Gallery and individuals* (a List of Individuals presented at the end of this paragraph) closely associated with Norval Morrisseau regarding paintings in question. I felt the need to create a platform that will speak for Norval when this priviledge to speak for himself was put in the hands of others that were only interested in their personal financial gain by putting the Legacy of Norval Morrisseau aside.
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I am dissapointed that Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society is not honouring their mission statement which states:
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"The Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society was established at the request of Norval Morrisseau to research, document and preserve his artistic achievement and protect the integrity of his art. It seeks to achieve this mission by establishing and maintaining a registry of his works, publishing and updating a catalogue raisonne of his artistic output and providing the necessary expertise to authenticate his art."
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-Why are they silent? Is their silence approval for what has been presented on www.morrisseau.com? If they truly care in "protecting the integrity of Norval Morrisseau's art" they would need to speak up. Their silence is hurting the legacy of the man they are supposed to protect and the longer they wait to publish a public statement regarding this matter presented herein, the longer the legacy of Norval Morrisseau will suffer.
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This website www.morrisseau.com is a disservice to Norval Morrisseau, his legacy and the people of Canada. It is full of lies put forth by the people who have little or no expertise to judge the authenticity of Norval Morrisseau's and who are acting only for greed of others using false histories as their methods of deception.
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I am a strong believer that Norval Morrisseau's Legacy belongs to his people "the Great Ojibway" and to family that bears his name - Morrisseau Family.
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"May the truth be told and known to all"
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Miigwetch

Spirit Walker
/spiritwalker2008@gmail.com /
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* - Donald (Don) Robinson of the Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Bryant Ross of the Coghlan Art Studio & Gallery & Gabor (Gabe) Vadas, who for the last 20 years of Norval Morrisseau's life functioned as Mr. Morrisseau's guardian, business manager and 'adopted' (although not legally so) son.
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>>> CLOSING STATEMENT:
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Created by world-renowned Canadian Aboriginal painter Norval Morrisseau, the 'Androgyny' was installed In the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) in the Rideau Hall (Ottawa) that replaced Charlottetown Revisited, a work created by the Jean Paul Lemieux, which has been on loan from the Confederation Centre of the Arts since 2006.
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The loan of 'Androgyny' to Rideau Hall is made possible thanks to a partnership with the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and the Indian and Inuit Art Centre. The piece will be on display until 2011 and will be seen by everyone visiting Rideau Hall.
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"In my opinion the Government of Canada could have honoured Norval Morrisseau in a much better way if they had investigated these issues themselves through legal authorities at their disposal. The legacy and great body of artwork by the late Norval Morrisseau is a 'National Treasure' that will honour the commitment made by the Canadian Government in regards to our unique and diverse cultural heritage to be enjoyed by future generations of Canadians".
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>>> Reference posts /STRONGLY RECOMMENDED READING/:-
- CEASE AND COPYRIGHT,

- >>> On March 18th, 2010 Ritchie 'Stardreamer' Sinclair's going to Trial,
- >>> Otavnik Vs Sinclair SC 09-00082782-0000 (Part I),
- >>> Otavnik Vs Sinclair SC 09-00082782-0000 (Part II) &
- >>> Otavnik Vs Sinclair SC 09-00082782-0000 (Part III).-
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~ The acrylic painting on canvas in this posting has provenance leading directly to the artist: "Erotic Couple, 36"x24", © 1980 Norval Morrisseau /Private Collection of Ugo Matulić a.k.a. Spirit Walker, Calgary, Alberta CANADA/
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