Forgery is common in the art world. Many experts estimate that half of the artworks on the market are fake. But what exactly are we talking about? Who produces these fake works? And why?
These are some of the fundamental questions that this book answers by taking the reader behind the scenes of art, to meet the counterfeiters whose scams often make headlines.Susie Hodge reveals the extraordinary stories of these master counterfeiters, willing to use any means to deceive connoisseurs and collectors alike, driven by revenge, a thirst for glory, or greed. The author also reveals the exciting investigations that led to their exposure, and the new technologies currently being used to try to put an end to these practices.
An essential book for taking a fresh, enlightened look at the great masterpieces of art...and copying them!
