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randomname
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The most successful art forger in history, by randomname on Feb 27, 2014 5:01:47 GMT 1, I'm 99.9% sure he's not Banksy.
I'm 99.9% sure he's not Banksy.
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Phear Loathing
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The most successful art forger in history, by Phear Loathing on Feb 27, 2014 5:37:58 GMT 1, Incredible artist in his own right.
I would imagine with the right management the guy could probably spin this all massively in his favor.
Great story indeed.
Incredible artist in his own right.
I would imagine with the right management the guy could probably spin this all massively in his favor.
Great story indeed.
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Black Apple Art
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The most successful art forger in history, by Black Apple Art on Feb 27, 2014 6:47:33 GMT 1, Incredible artist in his own right. I would imagine with the right management the guy could probably spin this all massively in his favor. Great story indeed.
Incredible artist in his own right. I would imagine with the right management the guy could probably spin this all massively in his favor. Great story indeed. Exactly what I was thinking when watching it. Best line of the piece was when he answered the question if he thought he had done something wrong. Guy is a piece of work! |
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randomname
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The most successful art forger in history, by randomname on Feb 27, 2014 7:47:01 GMT 1, I'd be surprised if he isn't already selling his work for at least $20,000 - $30,000. Even so, he'd have to be pretty prolific to pull together enough to pay off those lawsuits.
I'd be surprised if he isn't already selling his work for at least $20,000 - $30,000. Even so, he'd have to be pretty prolific to pull together enough to pay off those lawsuits.
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sakyamuni
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The most successful art forger in history, by sakyamuni on Feb 27, 2014 8:08:22 GMT 1, If you read French, there is a book on the couple, titled "L'affaire Beltracchi". Interesting read...
If you read French, there is a book on the couple, titled "L'affaire Beltracchi". Interesting read...
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tommyb
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The most successful art forger in history, by tommyb on Feb 27, 2014 9:33:05 GMT 1, This story reminded me of Han Van Meegeren: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_van_Meegeren
Anyone who sold Hermann Gรถring a forgery cannot be all bad.
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Shoot Again
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The most successful art forger in history, by Shoot Again on Feb 27, 2014 9:39:35 GMT 1, Genius !!!
Genius !!!
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Shoot Again
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The most successful art forger in history, by Shoot Again on Feb 27, 2014 9:53:47 GMT 1, www.beltracchi-art.com/
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The most successful art forger in history, by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 11:42:47 GMT 1, I'd take what Beltracchi says with a pinch of salt.
the wrong white my arse. Titanium white was available in tubes in 1921 and Ernst was painting in 1940.
Lead white which was used before 1900 is still available in some places and there are many ways to fool the scientific testing.
The best art forgers don't get caught and Beltracchi's efforts are so bad i'm amazed they fooled anyone.
His Franz Marc painting is not good and easily spotted as a fake but the big problem is that art experts are not always honest or have integrity.
The other problem is that the bods employed by the major auction houses know nothing about art.
There is a lot of corruption and stories of authenticators who take a percentage or a large payment to give the nod of approval and even one auhenticator who would give a certificate in exchange for heroin cos he was an addict.
I don't blame Beltracchi for saying what he said in the interview as he could bring down a lot of people if he wanted to.
I'd take what Beltracchi says with a pinch of salt.
the wrong white my arse. Titanium white was available in tubes in 1921 and Ernst was painting in 1940.
Lead white which was used before 1900 is still available in some places and there are many ways to fool the scientific testing.
The best art forgers don't get caught and Beltracchi's efforts are so bad i'm amazed they fooled anyone.
His Franz Marc painting is not good and easily spotted as a fake but the big problem is that art experts are not always honest or have integrity.
The other problem is that the bods employed by the major auction houses know nothing about art.
There is a lot of corruption and stories of authenticators who take a percentage or a large payment to give the nod of approval and even one auhenticator who would give a certificate in exchange for heroin cos he was an addict.
I don't blame Beltracchi for saying what he said in the interview as he could bring down a lot of people if he wanted to.
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stvro22
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The most successful art forger in history, by stvro22 on Feb 27, 2014 14:45:00 GMT 1, Great stuff. Smart guy to not try and make a painting that existed already. Instead he tried to get into the mind of the artist he was emulating. Sort of like a lot of artists in the street art scene do;)
Great stuff. Smart guy to not try and make a painting that existed already. Instead he tried to get into the mind of the artist he was emulating. Sort of like a lot of artists in the street art scene do;)
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Black Apple Art
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The most successful art forger in history, by Black Apple Art on Feb 27, 2014 22:09:51 GMT 1, The old photo efforts for provenance takes the cake.
The old photo efforts for provenance takes the cake.
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randomname
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The most successful art forger in history, by randomname on Feb 28, 2014 19:35:14 GMT 1, Just for fun, I wrote him to see if he has anything for sale...
Thanks a lot for your mail. I am a bit overloaded by requests at the moment. There are inquiries from galleries in the U.S., but I did currently no contracts, until then I'm selling directly.
Please patient with me, I will take care of your question and send photos as soon as possible.
Best regards,
Wolfgang Beltracchi
Just for fun, I wrote him to see if he has anything for sale...
Thanks a lot for your mail. I am a bit overloaded by requests at the moment. There are inquiries from galleries in the U.S., but I did currently no contracts, until then I'm selling directly.
Please patient with me, I will take care of your question and send photos as soon as possible.
Best regards,
Wolfgang Beltracchi
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Shoot Again
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The most successful art forger in history, by Shoot Again on Feb 28, 2014 21:15:41 GMT 1, Just for fun, I wrote him to see if he has anything for sale... Thanks a lot for your mail. I am a bit overloaded by requests at the moment. There are inquiries from galleries in the U.S., but I did currently no contracts, until then I'm selling directly. Please patient with me, I will take care of your question and send photos as soon as possible. Best regards, Wolfgang Beltracchi
Just for fun, I wrote him to see if he has anything for sale... Thanks a lot for your mail. I am a bit overloaded by requests at the moment. There are inquiries from galleries in the U.S., but I did currently no contracts, until then I'm selling directly. Please patient with me, I will take care of your question and send photos as soon as possible. Best regards, Wolfgang Beltracchi Got exactly the same "copy and paste", just not from Wolfgang but from Helen ;-) |
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andyroo0312
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The most successful art forger in history, by andyroo0312 on Mar 2, 2014 4:31:59 GMT 1, This crew here didn't make as much cash but they certainly gave it a good crack and the range of fakes they did is staggering, water colours, oils, statues, jewellery & ornaments and to knock it all out in the garden shed in sunny Bolton, priceless.. 
This crew here didn't make as much cash but they certainly gave it a good crack and the range of fakes they did is staggering, water colours, oils, statues, jewellery & ornaments and to knock it all out in the garden shed in sunny Bolton, priceless.. |
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randomname
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The most successful art forger in history, by randomname on Apr 8, 2014 22:26:32 GMT 1, Just got a PDF of his works for sale.
The cheapest thing on there is a $1,500 ink jet print.
The most expensive is a $55,000 canvas.
Lots of other stupid s**t priced in between.
Just got a PDF of his works for sale. The cheapest thing on there is a $1,500 ink jet print. The most expensive is a $55,000 canvas. Lots of other stupid s**t priced in between. |
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