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Nothing wrong with being paranoid when they're all out to get you.....
I did click on the link, and it took me to a legitimate site. But as suggested, just Google Bouvier if you have any concerns. I wouldn't normally click on links unless I know where they come from, and gave myself a firm slap having done so.
The art market has of course always been the subject of frauds and scams, ever since art objects acquired value - so, sort of forever.
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Thought I'd post this here as I mentioned it was happening shortly some time ago. Bolton council have spent a literal fortune ( in the region of 4 million pounds) on a permanent exhibition in the town hall library and museum. Today my wife and I went to see it. It is absolutely staggering and utterly the most professional display I've ever seen (and I've seen a few) A large Egyptology section (many items 5,000 years old) , massive display of animals, birds and fish in the taxidermy area including a brown bear and a massive elephant's head, a fantastic collection of Old Bolton via exhibits, photographs, souvenirs and paintings (famous sons like Samuel Crompton, Nat Lofthouse and Fred Dibnah all feature) a full size Spinning mule, exhibits of weapons from ancient times, an enaction area for kids where they can dress as ancient Egyptians and take part in a supervised play and so much more. The art gallery section isn't as vast as I personally would like, but has works by Thomas Moran, a J.M.W Turner and too many fine paintings, drawing and etchings to mention. ( The art gallery alone is well worth the visit) There are two small Andy Warhol portraits and some incredible new innovations in picture framing also . We spent a happy hour plus just gazing.....and it's all free.
If you should find yourself in or near Bolton, give it a look. You won't be disappointed, I promise.
Jim.
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Ref the above, there is a large portrait of Amir Khan in the Bolton gallery painted by Christian Hook. If you haven't seen his work it's well worth a look. He had a unique style that I think is fantastic.
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