Just about every day, we hear about crimes against archaeological heritage. And we’re not just talking about stolen archaeological artifacts, but also unwitting buyers who find themselves in possession of objects that are subject to very specific regulations....
When did the production of fake Greek vases begin? There are examples from various eras. The production of fake Greek vases has a long history dating back many centuries. It can be traced back to the Roman era when Greece was the cultural reference for the...
Here a supposedly original Kourous, now at the MET in New York. This is one of the earliest marble statues of a human figure carved in Attica. The rigid stance, with the left leg forward and arms at the side, was derived from Egyptian art. The pose provided a clear,...
A Raphael? No! A complete forgery that however, no longer than 40 years ago fooled Cesare Brandi and many other scholars, as well as the Central Institute for Restoration, with its scientific investigations. Many but not all. The attribution was strongly...
In contrast with the current government, the Italian Court of Auditors advocates for open access policies for images No duties on the reproduction of images should be due, not as the current Government insists on requesting since last April’s decree. Denying the...
Fakes are increasingly relevant, because of their financial and cultural implications. Museums and cultural institutions are not exempt, on the contrary, the news is that there is tendency in their coming out, showing and discussing their fake collections, finally...
