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Another Park West at Sea Art Auction Rip-off
Is This EVER Going to Stop?

Well here we go again, another tale of yet another blatant scam, only this time on a cruise ship which is named after Walt Disney. For many years this name has been connected with childhood innocence and respected family values. Unfortunately not any more. A story submitted by Fine Art Registry™ lifetime member, Robert Gutshall, Another Park West at Sea Art “Auction” Rip-off - Is This EVER Going to Stop? details the events of his own expensive and unpleasant experience. Continue Reading »

Avery Hershkowitz Case Study Continued
Park West Gallery Attempts Settlement

Follow the ongoing saga of pirates at sea, now trying to cover their misdeeds on land by giving victims an offer they can’t refuse, almost mob style. With veiled threats that bring to mind the movie The Godfather. In an article entitled Avery Hershkowitz Case Study Continued Park West Gallery Attempts Settlement written by Fine Art Registry™ columnist David Phillips, these tactics are exposed in detail. Included are the actual original emails between the victim and Jordon Sitter, senior Auctioneer for Park West Gallery and self-professed mouthpiece for Mr. Albert Scaglione, owner of Park West Gallery himself. Continue Reading »

Traveling back in time to Burlingame High School circa 1960, Cork Marcheschi columnist for Fine Art Registry™ invites us to share a hilarious incident that occurred there. When High School Art Class Goes Bad!

Cork, like most young high school boys, looked forward with great relish to enjoying his lunch hour. With his best friend at his side, they would share the fine lunch that Cork’s mother would prepare for him. Always included, was dessert of either homemade cookies or brownies. This was a special time for the boys. A time to reflect on all of the pretty girls in their angora sweaters, as well as enjoy the sweet treats provided for them.  Continue Reading »