Zeev
When we received the poster, the majority of the thick cardboard had already
been stripped away, leaving a thin layer on the back. Before cleaning and
linenbacking to occur, it is crucial that any tape, paper, glue, duck tape,
cardboard, etc be removed. The type of adhesive used will determine the method
of removal. In this particular poster, I do remember using a combination of
methods, to try to remove that back layer of "something." In my effort to help
John yesterday, I told him that when he does go to un-mount the poster, he may
find evidence that the back had been sanded. Now, unless he was able to gather
his group of "witnesses" un-mount the poster, which done properly takes some
time, let it dry, and proceed to do his lengthy analysis, in a few short hours,
I believe, his statement of the poster being "sanded" came directly from me,
and not his "expert" analysis.
You are right, John Davis is not the owner of the poster. I would not know who
the owner is right now, as my client Tom Rega consigned it to Profiles, and I
am not up on what the legal relationship between auction house and consigner
is, at this point.
In their effort to get to the truth about the poster, I feel that Profiles made
a mistake, in giving the poster back to John, which to me indicates a huge
"conflict of interest" If the intend was to un-mount the poster, a third party
should be used. I am surprised that such a large company would do that, and
hope that it does not jeopardize any legal investigation going forward.
Diane
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Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Dracula - Update
Hello Diane
Could you please clarify for me a couple of points:
1. It is my understanding that the poster in question was sanded down to thin
paper, as the S2 Art prints are done on thick carboard. It is also my
understanding that you did the linenbacking of this print. My question is:
When you got the print for linenbacking, was it already AFTER someone else has
sanded it down previously, unbeknownst to you?
2. It is also my understanding that John Davis is not the owner of this
piece. Is it not strange that he would take it upon himself to de-linenback a
poster that does not belong to him?
Zeev
----- Original Message -----
From: Diane Jeffrey
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 11:42 PM
Subject: [MOPO] Dracula - Update
Rick
I did linenback the poster and repair the paper. We did add some text, but
we did NOT add "Morgan Litho Co" that was added by someone ELSE, and have
pictures to prove it.
I don't blame you for being confused, with this latest development, I am
confused and shell shocked.
Diane
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