Art Museum finds that most of its paintings are fakes
May 9, 2018 17:23:04 GMT -5
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Forcada first noticed discrepancies in the paintings' style, noting that some of the buildings featured in Terrus' work weren't yet constructed during that time. He also noted inconsistencies in the materials used, adding that the ink signature was easily wiped away with a glove.
Authorities in Elne have launched an investigation into the identities of the counterfeiting culprits.
Forcada said it was a good step in tackling a wider issue.
"Today, we ask ourselves the question: as art historians, how will we determine fakes in the future? This Terrus affair allows us to clean up some of this market," Forcada told TV France 3.
Authorities in Elne have launched an investigation into the identities of the counterfeiting culprits.
Forcada said it was a good step in tackling a wider issue.
"Today, we ask ourselves the question: as art historians, how will we determine fakes in the future? This Terrus affair allows us to clean up some of this market," Forcada told TV France 3.
