Battle for Tintin s legacy as sculptor and controversial empire boss go to court Henry Samuel © CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images The plastic artist Christophe Tixier, alias Peppone , poses with an artwork representing the character of Tintin at his workshop in La Roque d Antheron, southern France - CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images
A French sculptor faces a counterfeit claim in the latest courtroom battle waged by the controversial British head of the Hergé empire, who for three decades has sued anyone without a licence found using the image of its most famous asset, Tintin.
The case is one of dozens brought by Nick Rodwell, 68, who is married to Fanny Vlamynck, 86, Hergé’s widow.
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