Michigan Jury Trial Update: FAR v Park West Gallery

Fine Art Registry® CEO Teri Franks Stands Her Ground!

Michigan Jury Trial Day 23 - Video Update

A long, amazing and excellent day at court! Teri was able to tell many of the details that she has uncovered over the past 3 years regarding the bad business practices and underhanded dealings involving Park West Gallery. Re-enforcing these facts in no uncertain terms was former auctioneer, Penny Tyler, traveling all the way from California to testify. Also, another of PW’s victims related a tale of his 25th Wedding Anniversary Cruise turning into a nightmare scenario after the purchase of fake PWG art. He received a refund eventually but at a great sacrifice causing him great stress and hardship. This witness while on the stand offered a heartfelt “Thank You” to Fine Art Registry and said that their help had saved his marriage. More great witnesses to come as FAR® begins to wrap up their case. Be sure to stay tuned for more of the latest updates!

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Dali and Disney Artistic Collaboration on Destino Result in Fakes Fallout

Park West Gallery Presents Destino

But Do You Know What Are You Buying When You Buy the Destino Prints from Park West Gallery?

In the late 1940’s an unlikely alliance was formed when surrealist artist Salvador Dalí and noted family orientated film maker Walt Disney began working together on an animated film production, Destino, (Spanish for “destiny”). The two artistic giants evidently met and Dali was employed at The Disney Company in the mid 1940s, working with John Hench, an exceptional Disney artist. There is an air of deep mystery that surrounds the film and has resulted in stolen artwork, missing originals, outright fakes and total misrepresentations. This puzzling story is explored in stunning detail in an article written for Fine Art Registry® entitled, Park West Gallery Presents Destino - But Do You Know What Are You Buying When You Buy the Destino Prints from Park West Gallery? Read more

Despicable Actions Aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

The Right to Freedom of Speech Suspended Aboard Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas When Passenger Cautions Fellow Vacationers About Vendor Park West Auction Practices

For just a few moments, indulge me by imagining yourself confronted by a situation that begins with a trip of a lifetime – a cruise with your entire family – ultimately ending up with you being ripped away from them, forcibly removed from the ship, castaway in a foreign country, and left to your own devices to find your way back. No, I am not referring to a TV reality game show like “The Great Race” where you are involved in a competition for money. This is a true narrative from the man that lived this story.

While enjoying the festive atmosphere of the cruise, Mark Jacobs co-founder of Longview School in New York State, began to be aware of the much touted auctions that were being offered as entertainment and as an opportunity to purchase signed “original” artwork from the master artists such as Picasso, Rembrandt and Dali. After some degree of skepticism, he began to research Park West Gallery, the vendor that was hosting the affair. He had been somewhat cognizant of these auctions while on other cruises in the past, but had never paid much attention to them. After overhearing some of the auctioneers claims, his suspicions grew. Why would these so called priceless pieces be offered aboard a ship in the first place? Wouldn’t such valuable pieces be auctioned at Sotheby’s or some other well respected auction house? When he overheard the opening bid, which indeed seemed exceptionally high, he set to work on his wireless laptop. What he discovered was eye popping and the end result was outrageous at best.

In an attempt to warn his fellow cruisers in an unobtrusive manner, he made a walk the plank decision.

The Right to Freedom of Speech Suspended Aboard Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas When Passenger Cautions Fellow Vacationers About Vendor Park West Auction Practices, is a firsthand astonishing account of what happened to Mark Jacobs and is a must read at www.fineartregistry.com.

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