Art Fraud

Explore the dark and murky world of art forgery, where up to 50% of all art on the market may be fake. Art Fraud uncovers the intriguing stories of master forgers like Tom Keating, Mark Landis, and Eric Hebborn, alongside lesser-known figures who deceived the art world with their creations. From forgers who were talented artists themselves to those who fooled Nazi leaders or operated as a husband-and-wife team amassing millions, this book delves into the motivations behind these crimesprofit, revenge, or covering up theftsand the meticulous investigations that exposed them. Provisional table of contents: Introduction Forgery or Copy: The History of Forgery The Unwilling Forger: Alceo Dossena (18781937) A National Hero: Han van Meegeren (18891947) Genuine Fakes: John Myatt (1945) Crusade Against the Art World: Tom Keating (19171984) The Forger of the Century: Wolfgang Beltracchi (1951) The Fakers Handbook: Eric Hebborn (19341996) The Art World is Rotten: Robert Driessen An Inside Job: Xiao Yuan A legal forgery: Mark Landis (1955) Shaun Greenhalgh (1961) The Final Word in German Art: Lothar Malskat (19131988) The Perfect Foger: Tony Tetro (1950) F for Fake: Elmyr de Hory (19061911) From Garage to Gallery: Pei-shen Qian Conclusion