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The father-daughter operatives behind the extensive scheme to peddle forged artworks, meticulously crafted in Poland and featuring fraudulent provenance, have now pleaded guilty to charges stemming from their sophisticated fraud against prominent New York City art institutions.
How a father and daughter duped NYC’s art world with fake Warhols and Banksys
Having orchestrated an international forgery ring involving hundreds of meticulously crafted imitations spanning artists from Andrew Wyeth to Fritz Scholder, the father-daughter team now faces federal charges and millions in restitution for defrauding the art market.
Open Letter on Auction of “Tributes” to the Russian Avant-Garde
An open letter from leading art historians and curators raises significant concerns regarding Stanley’s Auction House’s upcoming sale of works described as "tributes" to the Russian avant-garde, citing their problematic provenance tied to an ongoing forgery scandal and questioning Drouot’s association.
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Family of Nonagenarian Sculptor Is Fighting to Halt Demolition of Iconic Brutalist Fountain in Downtown San Francisco
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