Forgery in the manner of John Constable (1776–1837), "Seascape," watercolor, The Courtauld, London (all images courtesy Samuel Courtauld Trust) LONDON — A certain romanticism surrounds art forgery.

When the German chocolate tycoon Peter Ludwig decided to collect abstract paintings from the Soviet Union, he was bound to get duped. Educated in art history, and holding a PhD for his research on ...

Interviews with the Beltracchis and footage of Wolfgang working in his studio make up the bulk of the film. Birkenstock evidently spent years visiting the couple, first at their estates in Mèze in the ...

"This painting is a lie." When it comes to art, what's real and what isn't? Can you tell if an artist is genuine? There Are No Fakes is a feature documentary all about art forgery. The film uncovers ...

Watch out, art forgers: one company has released a tool that it claims could put an end to authenticity disputes for good. Over the past several years, institutions in both the US and the UK have been ...

In the intricate world of art, where authenticity reigns supreme, the craft of faking art has evolved into a deceptive ...

German police believe Martin bought forged painting for around $850,000 in 2004. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief COLOGNE, Germany — German police believe actor Steve Martin may be among the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Forgery of work by artist Norval Morrisseau, pictured here, is the focus of a new podcast from the ABC and CBC. Jeff Goode/Toronto ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover art in Europe and start-ups focusing on arts and culture. Art fairs often have committees to vet the legitimacy of ...