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False Impressions: The Hunt for Big-Time Art Fakes

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Book Synopsis: With his trademark humor and irreverence, Thomas Hoving, former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and bestselling author of Making the Mummies Dance, delves into an important aspect of modern culture - art forgery - to reveal the appalling scams, the duplicitous perpetrators, and the hapless dupes, from the beginning of civilization to the present. This is a big, broad book on art fakes, fakers, and suckers written in Hoving's signature style - amusing, wicked, and mischievous. From the shroud of Turin to Pre-Columbian pottery, Hoving covers the biggest, the best, the most embarrassing, and the most costly forgeries - most never before published, some he himself collected. He explains the differences between out-right forgeries and works so overly restored and tarted up the result is tantamount to forgery. Hoving exposes the scams and tells why people, including knowledgeable collectors, continue to fall for them. He characterizes the fakers, their middlemen, and the "marks," the greedy, gullible, and moneyed private collectors and institutions who got taken in by some of the most amusing and imaginative con games of all time. He examines the motives of the fakers and the dupes (it's not always money), and introduces us to the talented "fakebusters" whose job it is to expose the truth. And he answers the question, "If a fake fools everybody, why isn't it as good as the genuine article?"

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Discover the shocking truth behind art forgery with False Impressions: The Hunt for Big-Time Art Fakes. Renowned author Thomas Hoving takes you on a wild ride through history, exposing the unimaginable scams, cunning con artists, and unsuspecting victims that populate the world of art forgery. With Hoving's trademark humor and irreverence, this book is a must-read for both art enthusiasts and those fascinated by the dark underbelly of the art world.

From the infamous shroud of Turin to stunning Pre-Columbian pottery, Hoving meticulously uncovers the most audacious and costly forgeries ever seen. In his signature style, he distinguishes between blatant forgeries and cunningly restored works that border on deception. Prepare to be captivated and astounded as Hoving pulls back the curtain on this captivating world.

Why do knowledgeable collectors continue to fall for art fakes? Hoving reveals the psychological and financial motivations that drive both the forgers and their unsuspecting victims. With candid anecdotes and insider knowledge, he exposes the greedy, gullible collectors and institutions that were swept up by these mesmerizing con games.

But it's not all doom and gloom – Hoving introduces us to the intrepid "fakebusters" who use their expertise to reveal the truth. These talented individuals play a critical role in the world of art authentication, ensuring that the legacy of great artists remains untarnished. Join them on their mission and gain a new appreciation for the depth of their skills.

Don't miss your chance to delve into the thrilling world of art forgery. Get your hands on False Impressions: The Hunt for Big-Time Art Fakes today and be prepared to be enthralled, entertained, and educated. It's time to unravel the mysteries and get a glimpse into the mind-boggling skills of art fakers.

Click here and embark on this eye-opening journey through the captivating world of art forgery.

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