#art-fraud

[ follow ]

Fake Banksy haul seized by Italian police

A major investigation has identified over 2,000 counterfeit Banksy artworks in a large European art fraud operation.

Art Dealer Timothy Sammons Sentenced to Prison for Pocketing Picasso Profits

Art dealer Timothy Sammons was sentenced for defrauding clients out of $10 million through deceitful sales practices.
#wire-fraud

Art Adviser Lisa Schiff Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Her Elite Clientele

Art adviser Lisa Schiff pleads guilty to wire fraud, stealing $6.5 million from clients who sought her expertise in buying art.

Gallery Owner Sentenced in Fine Art Photography Swindle

Art gallery owner Wendy Halsted Beard defrauded clients of $1.6 million by keeping profits from fine art photos instead of selling them on commission.

Art Adviser Lisa Schiff Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Her Elite Clientele

Art adviser Lisa Schiff pleads guilty to wire fraud, stealing $6.5 million from clients who sought her expertise in buying art.

Gallery Owner Sentenced in Fine Art Photography Swindle

Art gallery owner Wendy Halsted Beard defrauded clients of $1.6 million by keeping profits from fine art photos instead of selling them on commission.
morewire-fraud
#norval-morrisseau

Alleged leader of 'biggest art fraud in the world' sentenced in Canada

David Voss sentenced to five years for orchestrating a major forgery scheme of Norval Morrisseau paintings.

Police seizing suspected fake painting by famed Anishinaabe artist from Ontario legislature | CBC News

The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a painting attributed to Norval Morrisseau as part of an ongoing art fraud probe.
The painting, titled Salmon Life Giving Spawn, was hung at the legislature as part of a rotating exhibit of Indigenous art.

Alleged leader of 'biggest art fraud in the world' sentenced in Canada

David Voss sentenced to five years for orchestrating a major forgery scheme of Norval Morrisseau paintings.

Police seizing suspected fake painting by famed Anishinaabe artist from Ontario legislature | CBC News

The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a painting attributed to Norval Morrisseau as part of an ongoing art fraud probe.
The painting, titled Salmon Life Giving Spawn, was hung at the legislature as part of a rotating exhibit of Indigenous art.
morenorval-morrisseau

From 'Soho scammer' to television dancer: Anna Sorokin will compete on Dancing with the Stars

Anna Sorokin, known as Anna Delvey, will compete on Dancing with the Stars, leveraging her past notoriety for financial gain.

Florida Family Spent $6 Million on Fake Warhols, Lawsuit Claims

A family claims to have purchased over $6 million in fraudulent Andy Warhol artworks, leading to a lawsuit against their art dealer.

Inigo Philbrick and art world fraud, Hong Kong's new security law, a Maharaja's sword

Art fraudster Inigo Philbrick is seeking a return to art dealing despite his criminal past.
Art market editor discusses why the art trade is susceptible to fraud and explains why a criminal past may not lead to banishment.
[ Load more ]