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I have some old paintings that I've collected over the Years, Is it illegal to retouch or repaint them?

I buy them at flea markets and /or garage sales and I Iwant to repaint them

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You can do as you like, but you totally destroy what you have, when you paint over them. You take away what they are. I would like to know why you want to paint over them? Do you hate them? Are they bad Art? Why would you want to change them? Why not buy canvas and paint your own?

  • 1 decade ago

    You bought them..do whatever you want. Though if you own an authentic masterpiece..well you might end up regretting it.

  • 1 decade ago

    No but they'll be worth nothing. If they are by a good artist then it is worth doing proffessionally

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