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How Did Museums Fall for This?

Wolfgang Beltracchi carried out one of the most astonishing art frauds in modern history. For decades, he painted works in the style of famous modern artists and managed to sell them as previously unknown masterpieces. Auction houses, collectors, and even experts authenticated his paintings and paid millions for them. Beltracchi did not copy existing artworks. Instead, he created entirely new paintings and invented convincing backstories to make them appear authentic. His success exposed weaknesses in the art market, where reputation, trust, and the desire to discover lost works sometimes mattered more than scientific verification. In the end, forensic analysis uncovered inconsistencies in the materials he used, leading to his arrest and conviction. His story raises important questions about authenticity, expertise, and how easily even the highest levels of the art world can be deceived.