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Books on Art Forgery

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The Artist's Road
Jan 07, 2026
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Art forgery raises some elemental questions about how and why we value artwork. Here are some of our favorite books on the subject.
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Non Fiction

Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger
Rewrote the History of Modern Art

by Lane Salisbury and Aly Sujo
The true story of a brilliant con-man and a desperate and talented artist. A fascinating book.

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