If the legitimate (but ignorant) owner threw it away, then presumably it’s finders keepers for anyone finding it in that dumpster. But what if it was stolen, and then thrown away by an ignorant thief? Or if it was thrown away by a family member without the owner’s permission? Or if the owner just claims that this is the case, when he finds out what it was worth? If the museum publicizes the fact that they acquired such a valuable work under those circumstances, someone may come forward and there will be some litigation.
If children are literally homeless, I’d want to provide them with food, clothing, and shelter before art education.
dwane.scoty1 over 4 years ago
It’s the law of Alternate Realities, Barn!
cdward over 4 years ago
And again, Clyde gives more…
Sir Ruddy Blighter over 4 years ago
FYI, John F. Folinsbee is a real artist, and the depiction in the strip is of one of his paintings: “Poughkeepsie Bridge”.
Kaputnik over 4 years ago
If the legitimate (but ignorant) owner threw it away, then presumably it’s finders keepers for anyone finding it in that dumpster. But what if it was stolen, and then thrown away by an ignorant thief? Or if it was thrown away by a family member without the owner’s permission? Or if the owner just claims that this is the case, when he finds out what it was worth? If the museum publicizes the fact that they acquired such a valuable work under those circumstances, someone may come forward and there will be some litigation.
If children are literally homeless, I’d want to provide them with food, clothing, and shelter before art education.
Yes, yes, I know, it’s comic strip logic.
Michael G. over 4 years ago
What you mean, Barn, is that there should be one law for the wealthy and another for the “losers”, right?
Jaymi Cee Premium Member over 4 years ago
I have to stop reading the strip. I’m starting to genuinely despise Barney. That can’t be healthy.