Important Message:

Please be advised that we have become aware that unauthorized copies of John Stobart's prints are being promoted and sold on the Internet web-site ebay. The fraudulent prints from these sites are not signed or numbered and are in no way authorized by John Stobart or Maritime Heritage Prints. Please be aware that any print without a signature or a number has absolutely no monetary value. Please be assured that we are currently taking legal steps to terminate the continuation of this action. It has also recently come to our attention that counterfeit Stobart paintings are being manufactured and marketed on web-sites from China. We are doing everything within our power to contain this situation and will continue to diligently monitor these Chinese sites and keep you updated whenever new information occurs.

Not long ago, we discovered and incident involving the forgery of an original oil painting. The painting, which was to be auctioned, is a copy of an image John Stobart painted several years ago with a forged "STOBART" signature. Steps are being taken to determine the origin of this forgery.

It is regrettable that these situations have arisen, but unfortunately on occasion they do. We are deeply concerned that the integrity you associate with Maritime Heritage Prints could be marred. It is also our concern that your investment could be at risk.

Before purchasing any Stobart paintings or prints, either in person or via the Internet, it is vital that you know and trust the reputation of the seller. It is impossible to verify the condition or even the authenticity of a print or painting without access to the piece. It is therefore imperative that you have a reputable seller’s guarantee before purchasing any art work sight unseen. We cannot stress enough the importance of knowing your seller.

In many of these instances, the prints available on these sites are still available through Maritime Heritage Prints and/or our authorized dealers often times at prices less than those listed at on-line auctions. All prints purchased through Maritime Heritage Prints, whether on the primary or secondary market, are guaranteed to be in mint condition.

Please contact us if you have any information about other disreputable Internet sellers. We will do our best to investigate and put an end to any fraudulent actions.

- John Stobart

Many of the prints within the portfolio are rare or sold out editions and the web site is designed to present the entire collection. Please contact any of the galleries listed on the site to verify the availability of a print.

WARNING:

WE HAVE DISCOVERED AN EBAY STORE SELLING JOHN STOBART IMAGES ILLEGALLY. THE IMAGES BEING SOLD ARE TORN FROM JOHN STOBART’S LARGE FORMAT COFFEE TABLE BOOKS, AND BEING FRAMED BY THE SELLER. IT IS A VIOLATION OF COPYRIGHT LAWS TO USE ANY COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED USE. THE INTENDED PURPOSE OF THESE IMAGES IS TO BE SOLD WITHIN THE BOOKS AS A WHOLE. THE SELLER HAS AGREED TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND THE SALE OF THESE PIECES. AS ALWAYS, PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED OF ANY ACTIVITY PERTAINING TO JOHN STOBART’S ART THAT YOU FEEL IS NOT LEGAL.