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Fakes, Forgeries & Masterpieces: A History of Art Forgery

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Join us as we trace centuries of deception in the art world—from ancient copies to Renaissance scandals to modern scams. We’ll explore why forgers do it, how they fool experts, and how science, provenance, and authentication navigate the blurry line between copy, fake, and genuine.

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