Description
The story of Wolfgang Beltracchi is a gripping account of his life and a shocking revelation of how the art market operates. Beltracchi is a German painter and former art forger. He created paintings in the style of Max Ernst, André Derain, Heinrich Campendonk, Emil Filla, and others, which were sold very successfully around the world. In 2011, he was convicted in one of the largest art forgery trials for organized fraud. The alleged profit ranged between twenty and fifty million euros. In this sensational book, Beltracchi talks about his wandering life and describes how he became an art forger, what techniques and methods he used, and what fascinated him about the artists whose masterful handwriting he was able to perfectly imitate. His wife Helene complements the captivating story with her narration, as she helped him sell the paintings through galleries and the world's most famous auction houses. Today, Beltracchi is among the most sought-after painters of contemporary art. His paintings, which he now signs with his own name, are in high demand worldwide.
Information
Author: Beltracchi Helene a Wolfgang
Publication date: April 16, 2024
Manufacturer: Nakladatelství Logos s.r.o.
Genres: Art and architecture, Books, Specialized and technical literature
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 528
ISBN/EAN: 9788090921221