Three fake Manansalas in one month—art forgers are getting bolder, more brazen
One quiet October morning, art connoisseur Mrs. C recalls, she was enjoying her daily morning coffee and checking her e-mails when she chanced upon a disturbing message.
One quiet October morning, art connoisseur Mrs. C recalls, she was enjoying her daily morning coffee and checking her e-mails when she chanced upon a disturbing message.
The National Museum will conduct laboratory tests on a collection of works purportedly by HR Ocampo to determine their authenticity.
A familiar-looking painting called “The Bird Seller” was being offered by Christie’s-Hong Kong for its Asian 20th Century Art auction on May 27. Listed as Lot 2135, the 24 x 35 ¾-inch piece in oil on canvas was signed and dated “Manansala ’76.”
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