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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Go fake yourself! The creators of trippy, four-hour art forgery epic Rohtko on their quest for truth

An experimental four-hour theatrical production uses a real Rothko forgery scandal and immersive staging to examine originality, authenticity and spectacle.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Norval Morrisseau family, estate rep have long said they're art fraud victims. Court docs question that | CBC News

Ritchie Sinclair expressed relief upon learning about a $1.45-million lawsuit against the Morrisseau estate, claiming the adult children promoted fraudulent works for financial gain.
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fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

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.
fromThe Local France
3 months 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
3 months 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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