The art of the con : the most notorious fakes, ... Read More
Book
Add to basket
Permalink
Disable Highlighting
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Berklee College of Music.
Current holds
0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Getz Library | N8790.A46 A7 2015 | 37684001104503 | Getz Stacks | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available | - |
Record details
- ISBN: 9781137279873
- ISBN: 1137279877
- Physical Description: 264 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : ... Read More
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 257) and ... Read More |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The forger -- The broker -- The art Ponzi scheme ... Read More |
| Summary, etc.: | "Art scams are today so numerous that the specter ... Read More |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Art > Forgeries. Art thefts. |
Summary:
"Art scams are today so numerous that the specter of a lawsuit arising from a mistaken attribution has scared a number of experts away from the business of authentication, and with good reason. Art scams are increasingly convincing and involve incredible sums of money. The cons perpetrated by unscrupulous art dealers and their accomplices are proportionately elaborate. The Art of the Con tells the stories of some of history's most notorious yet untold cons. They involve stolen art hidden for decades; elaborate ruses that involve the Nazis and allegedly plundered art; the theft of a conceptual prototype from a well-known artist by his assistant to be used later to create copies; the use of online and television auction sites to scam buyers out of millions; and other confidence scams incredible not only for their boldness but more so because they actually worked. Using interviews and newly released court documents, The Art of the Con will also take the reader into the investigations that led to the capture of the con men, who oftentimes return back to the world of crime. For some, it's an irresistible urge because their innocent dupes all share something in common: they want to believe"--