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The Art Masters Who Have Conned Us

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Noah Charney’s new book reveals the men behind the greatest art forgeries in history.

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In 1492 in Renaissance Italy, ancient Roman statues were all the rage. So, a 21-year-old sculptor decided to try his skill at creating one. He carved Sleeping Eros out of marble, and then deliberately aged it.

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