Friday, 5 February 2016

10 Masterpieces Whose Authenticity Has Been Disputed

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The history of art is littered with fakes, forgeries, frauds, and hoaxes. Usually, these counterfeits are relatively easy to spot. But sometimes even experts disagree on who really created a particular work.

And what are the criteria for 'authenticity' in the first place? That question itself has frequently been a matter of controversy, leaving us to ponder the authenticity of numerous paintings, sculptures, and famous books.

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