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Beschreibung

Step inside the astonishing world of art forgery, where masterpieces are faked, fortunes are made, and almost no one is who they seem. Art Fraud reveals the true stories behind some of the greatest scams in art history, where con artists forged their way to fame, fortune or infamy.

Discover the motivations and methods of master forgers, from Eric Hebborn’s faked Old masters to Han van Meegeren’s deception of the Nazis. Meet eccentric copyists, bitter experts, and insiders who turned against the institutions they once admired. Each chapter tells the story of a different forger, weaving in the investigations that finally unmasked them and the secrets they left behind.

Written by bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge, this is a fascinating, brilliantly researched collection that blurs the line between genius and fraud. Whether you are an art lover, a true crime reader or simply curious about how the art world really works, this book is full of twists, scandals and unforgettable characters.

Step inside the astonishing world of art forgery, where masterpieces are faked, fortunes are made, and almost no one is who they seem. Art Fraud reveals the true stories behind some of the greatest scams in art history, where con artists forged their way to fame, fortune or infamy.

Discover the motivations and methods of master forgers, from Eric Hebborn’s faked Old masters to Han van Meegeren’s deception of the Nazis. Meet eccentric copyists, bitter experts, and insiders who turned against the institutions they once admired. Each chapter tells the story of a different forger, weaving in the investigations that finally unmasked them and the secrets they left behind.

Written by bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge, this is a fascinating, brilliantly researched collection that blurs the line between genius and fraud. Whether you are an art lover, a true crime reader or simply curious about how the art world really works, this book is full of twists, scandals and unforgettable characters.

Über den Autor

Susie Hodge is a UK-based author who has written over 100 books for adults and children. An experienced teacher and lecturer, Susie also holds an MA in Art History from Birkbeck, University of London and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

Chapter 1 Did He or Didn’t He?

Chapter 2 The ‘Vermeer’ That Fooled the Nazis

Chapter 3 Genuine Fakes

Chapter 4 Crusade Against the Art World

Chapter 5 Forger of the Century

Chapter 6 The Faker’s Handbook

Chapter 7 The Art World is Rotten

Chapter 8 A Legal Forgery

Chapter 9 The Garden Shed Gang

Chapter 10 The Last Word in German Art

Chapter 11 The Perfect Forger

Chapter 12 F is for Fake

Chapter 13 From Garage to Gallery

Chapter 14 Revenge on the Art World

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Further Reading

Index

Picture Credits

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Genre: Importe, Kunst
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Kunstgeschichte
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9781836005490
ISBN-10: 1836005490
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Hodge, Susie
Hersteller: Quarto
Ivy Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Abbildungen: 169 images
Maße: 232 x 175 x 23 mm
Von/Mit: Susie Hodge
Erscheinungsdatum: 07.10.2025
Gewicht: 0,658 kg
Artikel-ID: 133980146

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