Some excellent advice from our friends at Artsy on some basic red flags to watch to avoid a costly mistake. I am personally aware of collectors who have not reported buying a fake because of the embarrassment. Don’t let this happen to you!
“When art forgeries make headlines, the stories behind their unmasking often involve meticulous examination of previously overlooked details and forensic labs testing materials. And while these techniques certainly help identify fakes, they’re not always necessary. In fact, according to appraisers, lawyers, and other experts, there are a number of much simpler (and cheaper) strategies that collectors can use to help identify a potential fake before it’s too late.”