German police bust an art forgery ring trying to sell fake Picasso, Rembrandt works
Summary
German police have uncovered an international art forgery operation trying to sell fake paintings by famous artists like Picasso and Rembrandt. The group, led by a 77-year-old German man, involved several accomplices and tried selling counterfeit art for tens of millions of dollars. Authorities are investigating, and art experts are analyzing the seized forgeries.Key Facts
- German police stopped an art forgery group selling fake works of art.
- The group claimed the fake art was by artists like Picasso, Rembrandt, and Kahlo.
- A 77-year-old man from Bavaria led the operation with ten others.
- Fake artworks were offered for prices ranging from $460,000 to over $16 million.
- One fake was a copy of Rembrandt’s The Syndics.
- Police conducted searches in Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, finding several suspected forgeries.
- Authorities will have art experts examine the seized pieces to confirm they are fakes.
- A 74-year-old accomplice wrote fake expert reports to convince buyers of the artworks' authenticity.
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