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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

What if every artwork you've ever seen is a fake?

Experiencing replicas does not diminish emotional connections to artifacts, raising questions about authenticity and value.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Expert and restorer in fake Versailles furniture scandal found guilty

Georges "Bill" Pallot, one of Paris's most noted furniture experts, was sentenced for forging royal furniture, deceiving collectors and experts alike over several years.
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fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French antiques expert who duped Versailles sentenced to jail

On Wednesday, Pallot was sentenced to a four-year term including four months behind bars, fined €200,000 and handed a five-year ban on working as an expert.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
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