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McGill removes painting attributed to Morrisseau, launches investigation into possible art fraud

The university says the painting has been removed from view temporarily and it will ‘communicate the result of the investigation’ when completed

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McGill University painting attributed to First Nations artist raises concern of Morrisseau estate, experts

The Morrisseau Estate believes inauthentic paintings now outnumber real ones on the market, experts would like McGill to remove the painting from display and have its provenance determined

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First Nations gallery that lent painting attributed to Norval Morrisseau to Ontario legislature now of opinion painting is 'fake'

The Ontario Provincial Police have seized the artwork for further investigation as the gallery, The Whetung Ojibwa Centre, says it will support the efforts of law enforcement

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Legislative Assembly of Ontario removes artwork attributed to Norval Morrisseau over concerns raised about authenticity

Painting has been removed until more information can be obtained about the provenance of the painting known as Salmon Life Giving Spawn

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OPP investigating artwork attributed to Norval Morrisseau that was removed from Legislative Assembly of Ontario

The painting, called Salmon Life Giving Spawn, is being seized as part of Project Totton, according to a police spokesperson

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Authenticity of Norval Morrisseau painting being investigated by National Capital Commission, OPP

NCC spokesperson confirms it is working with authorities to verify the authenticity of the artwork

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