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This is a bit of a dilemma. I like Richards reply that you have an exclusive contract for reproductions. However, if you are not comfortable with that, then another possibility is to say that before he can reproduce you need to see the quality of what he does and also have control over the finished product. Afterall, he could do giclees that don't look very good and it would reflect on you. Since you own the copyright of your own work you can call the shots. You could require that he provide you with a proof and only after you sign off on the proof can he go forward with the printing. Also you have a right to reimbursment of the use of your image. So the client should pay you a specific amount for a one time use of the image for x -number of prints with no future printing permitted unless they contact you first. That way you are selling a limited use of the copyright and not signing away the whole thing. Also it should definitely be in writing. The customer needs to know that eventhough they own the painting, you retain the copyright.
Do let us know how the whole thing winds up.
Mary
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