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Business of Art - The Art Detective: Fakes, Frauds, and Finds and the Search for Lost Treasures

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Book Synopsis: The art world has never seemed quite so treacherous, so beguiling- and so much fun. What separates a masterpiece from a piece of junk? Thanks to the BBC's Antiques Roadshow and its American spin-off, everyone is searching garage sales and hunting online for hidden gems, wondering whether their attics contain trash or treasures.

In The Art Detective, Philip Mould, one of the world's foremost authorities on British portraiture and an irreverent and delightful expert for the Roadshow, serves up his secrets and his best stories, blending the technical details of art detection and restoration with juicy tales peopled by a range of eccentric collectors, scholars, forgers, and opportunists. Peppered with practical advice, each chapter focuses on one particular painting and the mystery that surrounds it. Mould is our trusty detective, tracking down clues, uncovering human foibles and following hunches until the truth is revealed.

Mould is known for his ability to crack the toughest puzzles and whether he's writing about a fake Norman Rockwell, a hidden Rembrandt, or a lost Gainsborough, he brings both the art and the adventure to life. The Art Detective is memoir, mystery, art history, and brilliant yarn all rolled into one.

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Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the mysterious world of art? Look no further than "The Art Detective: Fakes, Frauds, and Finds and the Search for Lost Treasures". This captivating book by Philip Mould, a renowned authority on British portraiture, is your ticket to uncovering hidden gems and separating masterpieces from mere junk.

With the success of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow and its American spin-off, the art world has come alive with excitement. People are scouring garage sales and exploring online platforms in search of that one elusive treasure waiting to be discovered. In "The Art Detective", Mould shares his secrets and enthralling stories, blending art detection and restoration techniques with juicy tales of eccentric collectors, scholars, forgers, and opportunists.

Each chapter of this mesmerizing book delves into the awe-inspiring world of a particular painting and the compelling mystery surrounding it. Philip Mould takes on the role of our trusty detective, revealing practical advice and unraveling clues until the truth is finally unveiled. Whether it's exposing a fake Norman Rockwell, revealing a hidden Rembrandt, or rediscovering a lost Gainsborough, Mould's expertise breathes life into both the art and the adventure, guaranteeing an enchanting reading experience.

Prepare to be captivated by "The Art Detective: Fakes, Frauds, and Finds and the Search for Lost Treasures". This memoir, mystery, art history, and brilliant yarn all rolled into one will leave you hungry for more. Start your journey today and join Philip Mould on this thrilling quest to separate treasures from trash.

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