[Chris Saper]

Wow, what a tale.

Although I don't have any experience with gallery representation, I know many who have.

First, I do not think that you jumped the gun by getting a lawyer. You got a good result without having to go to court.

Second, I think it would be a mistake to resume relations with the Napa gallery. You've been burned more than once - I think most psychologists will tell you that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior - and I think you should expect the owner to continue his unethical ways.

Can you speak to the owner of the Carmel galley to see if they have other locations? Or whether they can recaommend a wine contry gallery?

Good luck. I knew there was reason I had a bad feeling about galleries...