Former New York caster Ramnarin Brian (Brian Ramnarine) has admitted that trying to sell a fake copy of a bronze relief of Jasper Johns "Flag" (1960) made it without permission of the author

Former New York caster Ramnarin Brian (Brian Ramnarine) admitted in court that tried to sell a fake copy of a bronze relief of Jasper Johns "Flag" (1960) , as well as unauthorized copies of two sculptures by other artists - pop art artist Robert Indiana (Robert Indiana) and Brazilian Saint Clair Semnyi (Saint Clair Cemin). Prospective buyers Ramnarin said it was a legitimate copy. The defendant admitted that he alone made ​​castings with those forms , which remained in his studio after working with artists . And customers have Ramnarina were many, his skills with the liquid metal workshop made ​​it very popular among artists in the 1980s - early 1990s .

Artist Jasper Johns testified in court which held a hearing on the forgery of his bronze relief "Flag" caster Brian Ramnarinom Source : bbc.co.uk

Jasper Johns flag . 1960 bronze relief Source : bbc.co.uk

Jasper Johns acknowledged that used the services Ramnarina several times , since it makes good casting . The artist was a "star" witness in this case. Jones said that Ramnarin tried to sell for $ 11 million unauthorized copy of his bronze " Flag " in 2010 . Total Jones produced four bronze copies of the " Flag " in 1960, with one of them in the hands of one posed for photographers John F. Kennedy . In 1990, Jasper Johns Ramnarinu approached with a request form to make a "flag" of wax , because wanted to cast in gold relief . However, the artist did not give permission Ramnarinu save the form and have even more to do with her ​​extra casting. The artist said that since he is no longer met with the caster .

Brian Ramnarin agreed not to challenge a term of 10 years or less. By law, this kind of fraud can be punished with imprisonment for a term up to 60 years .

Prepared by Mary Onuchina , AI

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