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The Art Forger, the Nazi, and "The Pope"

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

CHAPTER

The Intersection of Expertise and Emotion in Art Forgery

This chapter unravels the intriguing story of renowned art forger Van Maegeren, who successfully deceived expert Abraham Bradius with his elaborate forgeries. It highlights the ironic interplay between expertise and emotional bias in art valuation and decision-making.

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