A Bronze Age Corsican statue sold in London has been labeled a fake by French cultural authorities, including archaeologist Franck Leandri and Corsican cultural council member Anne-Laure Santucci. Auctioned for €22,500, concerns arose about its authenticity based on its size, proportions, and craftsmanship. Experts noted the carving deviated in style from known Corsican megaliths, prompting reactions from the scientific community. Leandri expressed disbelief that such a poor imitation could be presented as a genuine artifact, underscoring the necessity for expert consultation in similar sales.
The work of our historians allows us to affirm that this is a fake without any possible doubt, said Anne-Laure Santucci.
Based on the catalogue photographs, I can unequivocally state that there is no way this carving could be authentic, says Franck Leandri.
The face is quite rudimentary and the style of the almond eyes indicates it is a recent work, explained Franck Leandri.
I was surprised he had not been consulted before the sale, which could have avoided a lot of trouble, expressed Franck Leandri.
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