The Art of Authentication: Copies, Fakes, and Forgeries

How can you tell whether a work of art is authentic, a copy, a fake, or a forgery? Explore the clues specialists use to determine authenticity, including signatures, provenance, materials, and artistic techniques. Learn who can authenticate works of art, what the authentication process entails, and the risks involved. Real-world case studies of disputed and authenticated works will bring the process to life and reveal how questions of authenticity can significantly affect an artwork’s market value.