Art fraud 50 fakes that fooled the art world
Explore the dark and murky world of art forgery, where up to 50% of all art on the market may be fake. Art Fraud uncovers the intriguing stories of master forgers like Tom Keating, Mark Landis, and Eric Hebborn, alongside lesser-known figures who deceived the art world with their creations. From for...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Brighton :
Ivy Press,
2025.
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| Summary: | Explore the dark and murky world of art forgery, where up to 50% of all art on the market may be fake. Art Fraud uncovers the intriguing stories of master forgers like Tom Keating, Mark Landis, and Eric Hebborn, alongside lesser-known figures who deceived the art world with their creations. From forgers who were talented artists themselves to those who fooled Nazi leaders or operated as a husband-and-wife team amassing millions, this book delves into the motivations behind these crimes-profit, revenge, or covering up thefts-and the meticulous investigations that exposed them. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 176 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781836005490 1836005490 |
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