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A Genuine Forger

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201688 minPGdocumentary

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A Genuine Forger

201688 minPGdocumentary

Guy Ribes, a master forger, spent 30 years creating convincing fakes of works by Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall, deceiving the art world and experts alike.

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A Genuine Forger

2016• 88 minPG

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Guy Ribes, a master forger, spent 30 years creating convincing fakes of works by Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall, deceiving the art world and experts alike.

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Guy Ribes, a master forger, spent three decades creating convincing fakes of artworks by renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Marc Chagall. His original paintings, which mimicked the styles of these icons, were sold for millions, deceiving art experts and collectors alike. Ribes shares insights into his elaborate schemes, including the use of fake heirs and dubious dealers, highlighting the significant impact of his forgeries on galleries and museums across Europe and the United States.

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