The Mysterious Forgers of Bolton.
Folio| N° d'inventaire | 25282 |
| Format | 12 x 18 |
| Détails | 112 p., some figures, paperback. |
| Publication | Gollion, 2021 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782889680191 |
"Micromega" collection.
Shaun, the genius craftsman-artist, creates the fakes in a workshop at the bottom of the family garden. George, the father, plays the role of negotiator and seller. Olive, the mother, obtains the forged documents that convince the experts that the works are authentic. The brother takes care of the sales accounting and manages the bank account. How did a self-taught, shy, and withdrawn artist manage, with the complicity of his entire family, more than 120 fake works in the most renowned auction houses and in museums as famous as the British Museum?
The sales continued for nearly twenty years, fooling even the best experts. Until Shaun Greenhalgh made the fatal mistake in 2008, which would cause his downfall and land him in prison. Jean-Jacques Fiechter went to Bolton to meet the culprit upon his release from prison. The forger told him in detail the incredible story of his incredible activities.
"Micromega" collection.
Shaun, the genius craftsman-artist, creates the fakes in a workshop at the bottom of the family garden. George, the father, plays the role of negotiator and seller. Olive, the mother, obtains the forged documents that convince the experts that the works are authentic. The brother takes care of the sales accounting and manages the bank account. How did a self-taught, shy, and withdrawn artist manage, with the complicity of his entire family, more than 120 fake works in the most renowned auction houses and in museums as famous as the British Museum?
The sales continued for nearly twenty years, fooling even the best experts. Until Shaun Greenhalgh made the fatal mistake in 2008, which would cause his downfall and land him in prison. Jean-Jacques Fiechter went to Bolton to meet the culprit upon his release from prison. The forger told him in detail the incredible story of his incredible activities.