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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days 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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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 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
2 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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