A question for a lawyer.
The client, in my opinion is not getting what he paid for and is being defrauded.
Ostensibly, some become artists for the joy, of accepting, accomplishing and getting paid for commissioned work. Their own work.
If the person tires of the business, he can like Sargent retire, or graciously suggest another artist worthy of the commission. If the authorship were later to be questioned, it would not only reflect badly on the artist, but the profession as well.
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