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The art of forgery : the minds, motives and methods of master forgers

by Noah Charney

This work examines the history of famous art forgeries, investigating the techniques and motivations of the individuals who created them. It explores how these fraudulent works deceived both the public and the art establishment.

Accession 9420 ISBN 9780714867458 Publisher Phaidon Press
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