Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy & Art Market Competition

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REVISED October 16th, 2014
~ This post was originally published on May 4th, 2009

  /Preceded KRG's $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Ugo Matulic /
   CASE WON BY THE DEFENDANT
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"Ancestral Spirit with Evil Serpent,"
© 1977 Norval Morrisseau
~ Genuine Norval Morrisseau painting not given the recognition it deserved in newspaper article: "Morrisseau fakes alleged" /National Post, May 18th, 2001/.


AN ISSUE OF 'MARKET COMPETITION': 'NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN'

When viewing this entire issue one is left with the obvious conclusion that those who hold 'superior looking' pieces done by Norval Morrisseau have dominated the market for many decades. This is obviously a reasonable and logical result. A couple of galleries already mentioned many times have sought to curb this domination in favour of the later works by Norval Morrisseau which they presently hold large inventory stock in. Irregardless of the period that a painting maybe coming from be it the 60's,70's and 80's a campaign to slander competive work began on May 18th 2001 as revealed in the National Post newspaper article posted in this Blog (click HERE).

No apology nor admission by the newspaper to the public was ever given to vindicate the artwork they slandered ignorantly. This painting is authentic in all aspects.

The internet has become an avenue for severe attack by these few individuals wishing to spread 'market terrorism'. Justice is prevailing and their time is quickly running out. One must ask 'Why has the internet been such a threat to these galleries?' Simply put an individual selling their private property can sell at a much lower price without overhead costs that a 'brick and mortar gallery' store otherwise passes on as higher prices to their customers. Nothing new here folks. Savings of thousands of dollars are not unheard of because of this phenomenon caused by the internet.

If you people had spent your time promoting all of Norval Morrisseau's work as one body instead of attacking certain pieces and periods then the market would have turned for the better for 'everyone'. But your fear of not getting your share took over your minds and the result has been a massive 'back firing'... congratulations-ironically speaking of course.

I do not blame you for being hypnotised by this mass-production quantity vs quality consciousness you hold. It shows up in your lives everyday and you know no other way for now.

Classified ads in newspapers have always been in the marketplace but with the internet an individual's exposure to what they have for sale is multiplied many times over and success in a sale occurs more often and easily. 'Art competiton?' This statement is erroneous by nature. Art can never be competitive if we are dealing with an 'original one of kind' piece of art. Mass produced art such as prints and giclées can certainly exhibit a competitive platform in the market place because there are many copies made of the same painting. Other deciding factors in purchasing a mass produced copy are based on prices, services, and availability of the art at various galleries holding the same prints.

However when one holds an 'Original one-of-kind' piece of art there can be 'no competion' against that work because there is only one of it's kind in the whole world. What would it have to 'compete' with? You may say another painting of similar theme and be correct but it is just a similar theme and not an exact copy as you would find with a print or giclée. The deciding factors for a collector of Original art are completely different than mass produced art as explained above.

Massed produced art will always have its place in the market for collectors who cannot afford the 'real thing' but wish to enjoy the imagery the art presented to them. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this.

What will be the deciding factor for a collector to purchase a genuine piece of art is simply their ability to 'afford it or not' and if they enjoy seeing the 'Image or not'. Your chronic 'assembly line mass produced mentality' cannot apply here. In the 'old days' we would determine the price of Morrisseau by its square inch believe it or not. What an insult that is to the creator of the art work that people are interested in quantity and not quality of the image presented. People who hold to this mentality exhibit an extreme ignorance of the art and should be avoided at all costs. It is better to possess one flawless one carat diamond than 10 flawed one carat diamonds! Quality will always supercede quantity in life.

As genuine pieces of art increase in prices substantially this will leave many collectors 'out in the cold' sort of speak. They will leave the 'market arena' disgruntled that they can no longer purchase a piece of art at their accustomed lower prices of the past years gone bye. Many who are upset in this category will sabotage the market themselves to keep prices lower by spreading lies and false accusations about the art which they secretely adore and wish to covet. A weeding out process is occuring leaving behind the more affluent capable of purchasing high-end art.

Protégés and students alike in the discipline of the Woodland Art are also finding themselves to be the minions of evil and slander against Norval Morrisseau to further their own failing art careers. A classic case of the 'student turning against the master'. To these would be artists my advice to you is to remember to be unique and not a 'copy cat'. There was ever only one Rembrandt, one Van Gogh, one Picasso, one Chagal, one Dali, and one 'MORRISSEAU'...

Anonymous (Michael Moniz)
/comment for Morrisseau History Detective Stories (Part III)/

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>>> Reference posts:
              /Additional information/

Posts published from July 4th to November 4th, 2010
~ Preceded KRG's $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Ugo Matulic; 23-DEC-2010
  CASE WON BY THE DEFENDANT

1.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part I)
       An introduction
1.2. Norval Morrisseau Declarations Are A Hoax /Michele and Gabor Vadas Exposed (Part I)

2.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part II)
       An agreement that Norval Morrisseau signed with Kinsman Robinson
       Galleries dated March 6th, 1990
2.2. Ugo Matulic wins $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Kinsman Robinson Galleries (Part I)

3.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part III)
       Norval Morrisseau's request from Maslak McLeod Gallery not to use
       reproductions of his art
3.2. Experts in Norval Morrisseau's Art (Part I)

4.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part IV)
       Norval Morrisseau and Gabor (Gabe) Vadas attending the Sacred
       Ceremony on Manitoulin Island in September 1999
4.2. Hatfield vs. Artworld of Sherway - CASE SUMMARY

5.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part V)
       Donald C. Robinson of Kinsman Robinson Galleries buying genuine
       Norval Morrisseau paintings at Kahn's Country Auctions in Pickering,
       Ontario starting in September 1999 up until March 2000
5.2. www_NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund_com (Part III) - Part of KRG vs. Ugo Matulic 'Statement of Claim' 

6.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part VI)
       National Post article "Morrisseau fakes alleged" from May 18th, 2001
6.2. www_NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund_com (Part I) - Part of KRG vs. Ugo Matulic 'Statement of Claim' 

7.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part VII)
       Mr. Donald Robinson's letter to his clients galleries across
       Canada dated May 19th, 2001 - a day after the 'National Post' article
       'Morrisseau fakes alleged'
7.2. www_NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund_com (Part I) - Part of KRG vs. Ugo Matulic 'Statement of Claim' 

8.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part VIII)
       Clark R. Purves's letter to Maslak McLeod Gallery to cease and
       desist immeadiately in the reproduction of Norval Morrisseau's work
8.2. Experts in Norval Morrisseau's Art (Part I)

9.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part IX)
       Appraisals done in 1999 and 2001 by Kinsman Robinson Galleries to
       clients who acquired genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings from Kahn
       Auctions; paintings sourced from Mr. David Voss, Thunder Bay,
       Ontario
9.2. www_NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund_com (Part VI) - Part of KRG vs. Ugo Matulic 'Statement of Claim' 

10.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part X)
         The statement of Mr. David Voss who was a supplier of genuine
         Norval Morrisseau paintings to Kahns Auctions (Randy Potter
         Estate Auction)
10.2. Who is Donald C. Robinson and what is his role in the Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy? (Part I) - Part of KRG vs. Ugo Matulic 'Statement of Claim' 

11.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XI)
         Forensic report analyzing genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings
         signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique; Prepared for
         Maslak McLeod Gallery (Joseph McLeod), Toronto, Ontario
11.2. Downloadable Norval Morrisseau Forensic Reports (Part I)  
  
12.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XII)
         Certificates of Authenticity that Norval Morrisseau signed in
         Thunder Bay, Ontario on April 11th, 2002
12.2. Downloadable Norval Morrisseau Forensic Reports (Part IV)

13.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XIII)
         The images of genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings labeled as
         'fakes and imitations' by the artist on March 14th, 2003 in
         sworn affidavit directed to Maslak McLeod Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
13.2. Experts in Norval Morrisseau's Art (Part I)

14.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XIV)
         The images of genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings labeled as
         'fakes and imitations' by the artist on April 24th, 2003 in sworn
         affidavit directed to Maslak McLeod Gallery, Toronto, Ontario for art
         presented in "Norval Morrisseau: The Development of the
         Woodland School of Art" (Part I)
14.2. 'Purchased from the artist - Norval Morrisseau' 

15.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XV)
         The images of genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings labeled as
         'fakes and imitations' by the artist on April 24th, 2003 in sworn
         affidavit directed to Maslak McLeod Gallery, Toronto, Ontario for art
         presented in "Norval Morrisseau: The Development of the
         Woodland School of Art" (Part II)
15.2. 'Purchased from the artist - Norval Morrisseau'    

16.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XVI)
         The images of genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings labeled as
         'fakes and imitations' by the artist on April 24th, 2003 in sworn
         affidavit directed to Maslak McLeod Gallery, Toronto, Ontario for art
         presented in "Norval Morrisseau: The Development of the
         Woodland School of Art" (Part III)
16.2. 'Purchased from the artist - Norval Morrisseau'    

17.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XVII)
         Art collectors reporting an incident where Mr. Donald Robinson of
         Kinsman Robinson Galleries calling genuine Norval Morrisseau
         paintings fakes. These artworks were exhibited in Maslak McLeod
         Gallery's "Norval Morrisseau: The Development of the Woodland 
         School of Art"
17.2. American art collectors write about incident at Kinsman Robinson Galleries - Part of KRG vs. Ugo Matulic 'Statement of Claim'  

18.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XVIII)
         A signed document where Norval Morrisseau allegedly expressed
         concern about paintings (forgeries) from Thunder Bay, auctions,
         some galleries and on the internet...
18.2. Morrisseau's artwork in Auction Houses, Commercial Art Galleries & Museums Around the World

19.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XIX)
         A letter by Norval Morrisseau's counsel, Clark R. Purves to Maslak
         McLeod Gallery
19.2. Experts in Norval Morrisseau's Art (Part I) 

20.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XX)
         Norval Morrisseau's authorized letter to Aaron Milrad to bring a
         legal action against Maslak McLeod Gallery for breach of copyright
         and moral rights with respect to their catalogue "Norval Morrisseau:
         The Development of the Woodland School of Art" 1960 - 1980"
20.2. Experts in Norval Morrisseau's Art (Part I) 

21.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XXI)
         Background history of a genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings
         signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique which was sold
         at EMPIRE AUCTIONS in Toronto in 2004.
21.2. www_NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund_com (Part I) - Part of KRG vs. Ugo Matulic 'Statement of Claim' 
 
22.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XXII)
         A sworn affidavit by Mr. James (Jim) White regarding the paintings
         addressed in the 'National Post" article "Morrisseau fakes alleged"
         dated May 18, 2001
22.2. www_NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund_com (Part I) - Part of KRG vs. Ugo Matulic 'Statement of Claim' 

23.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XXIII)
         A signed affidavit Mr. Randy Potter who was the President of Randy
         Potter Auctioneer Ltd. known as Randy Potter Estate Auction
         (formerly known as Kahn Auctions)
23.2. www_NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund_com (Part I) - Part of KRG vs. Ugo Matulic 'Statement of Claim' 

24.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XXIV)
         Melissa Fung's 'CBC News Report' aired in 2005. This video shows
         most of the major components of the 'Norval Morrisseau
         Conspiracy'
24.2. Justice for Norval Morrisseau (Part II)

25.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XXV)
         Correspondence from Donald Robinson's own lawyer stating that
         Mr. Robinson did in fact purchase Norval Morrisseau paintings from
         Kahn's Country Auctions in Pickering, Ontario 
25.2. www_NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund_com (Part IV) - Part of KRG vs. Ugo Matulic 'Statement of Claim' 

26.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XXVI)
          An e-mail sent on September 12th, 2006 to the Heffel's Auction
         House which describes Mr. Gabor (Gabe) Vadas' manipulative
         nature 
26.2. Norval Morrisseau Declarations Are A Hoax /Michele and Gabor Vadas Exposed (Part II)

27.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XXVII)
         Documents and analysis of a court case Otavnik Vs. Vadas
         /Court action SC 07-51428-00/
27.2. Downloadable Norval Morrisseau Forensic Reports (Part II)

28.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XXVIII)
         Background history and analysis of a court case Michael Moniz Vs.
         CTV Globemedia Publishing Inc. /Court action CV-07-1776 SR/
28.2. Downloadable Norval Morrisseau Forensic Reports (Part III)

29.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XXIX)
         Background history and analysis of a court case Jonathan
         Browne Vs. Jackie Bugera and Bugera Holdings Ltd. /Court action
         CV-09-00370363/
29.2. Hatfield vs. Artworld of Sherway - CASE SUMMARY

30.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XXX)
          Background history and analysis of a court case Otavnik Vs Sinclair
         /Court action SC 09-00082782-0000/
30.2. Otavnik vs. Sinclair - CASE SUMMARY

31.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XXXI)
          WWW.MORRISSEAU.COM & INCOMPETENCES OF ITS
         WEBMASTER MR. RITCHIE SINCLAIR
31.2. Otavnik vs. Sinclair - CASE SUMMARY

32.1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part XXXII)
         Background history and analysis of a scientific papers 
         CHARACTERIZING ELEGANCE OF CURVES
         COMPUTATIONALLY FOR DISTINGUISHING MORRISSEAU
         PAINTINGS AND THE IMITATIONS /Author Dr. James Z. Wang
         and his team/
32.2. Otavnik vs. Sinclair - CASE SUMMARY  
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