Today I found out about Han van Meegeren, the great art forger. Han van Meegeren was born in 1889 and developed an interest in painting at a young age. He wasn’t supported in his dream to become an artist by his father, who forbade van Meegeren’s artistic development, trying to steer his son in the direction of architecture instead. Undeterred, [...]
We explore the fascinating case of van Meegeren, a man who sought revenge on the art world through masterful forgery.
Falsificação de obras de arte é uma prática que se estende há séculos. A História…
We explore the fascinating case of van Meegeren, a man who sought revenge on the art world through masterful forgery.
Great art can be a worthwhile investment as can fine art investing. Even if you don't love the beauty of art, a rare piece typically increased exponentially in value every decade or so.
How one of the biggest fraudsters of 20th century art made millions, conned a Nazi, and emerged a national hero.
The phony Matisse is the first thing you see when you walk into the gallery, not far from a fake Picasso and a sham of a Vermeer.
How did a self-described German hippie and his wife pull off one of the biggest, most lucrative cons in art-world history? And how did they finally get nailed?
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Handover forms part of renewed attempt by France to return looted or misappropriated artworks to rightful Jewish owners
In unpublished drawing manual, Eric Hebborn mocks ‘threadbare terminology’ of art connoisseurs and dismisses them as unequipped
Great art can be a worthwhile investment as can fine art investing. Even if you don't love the beauty of art, a rare piece typically increased exponentially in value every decade or so.
One would think a rich tycoon would pony up and pay for the art he likes. But not Igor Olenicoff, who was caught commissioning forged sculptures to decorate his California properties.
Book Synopsis A perfect gift for the true crime buff in your life, this book contains more than 300 absorbing stories about true crime.Includes stories both familiar and obscure, some macabre, some amusing, some stranger than fiction. Read about art thefts, jewel heists, bank robberies, con artists, stupid criminals, counterfeits, murders, the mob, and more.Crimes in Hollywood, professional sports, and politics are covered, as are absurd local crimes.Read about art forgers such as John Myatt and Han van Meegeren.Famous outlaws and bank robbers such as Bonnie and Clyde, Ma Barker, John Dillinger, and the Stopwatch Gang.Notorious murder cases such as H.H. Holmes, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the Zodiac Killer.Hardcover, 632 pages.
