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Expert and restorer in fake Versailles furniture scandal found guilty

Georges Pallot, a prominent furniture expert, was convicted for selling forged royal furniture to collectors.

French antiques expert who duped Versailles sentenced to jail

A French antiques expert was jailed for selling fake 18th-century furniture to the Palace of Versailles and wealthy collectors, causing significant financial losses.

Paris food

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 days ago

French furniture expert and restorer guilty of fake 18th-century chair scam

A multimillion-euro art scam involved faking 18th-century chairs, deceiving collectors and even the Palace of Versailles.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

2 months ago

A new documentary asks how King Charles was hoodwinked by forged paintings

It was a great sadness that you were unable to come to Clarence House the other day when Malcolm Rogers appeared with your marvellous pictures. I cannot tell you how exciting it was to see these paintings-especially the two Van Dycks-and it will be a great treat to have them at Dumfries House.

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Arts

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 months ago

Secret workshop where Picassos and Rembrandts were forged found in Rome

A clandestine art forgery operation was discovered in Rome involving famous artists' works.

Police seized 71 paintings and important evidence during the investigation.

The operation featured forgeries of renowned artists including Picasso, Rembrandt, and more.