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Inside the High Life and Downfall of an A-List Art Adviser

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Lisa Schiff was a darling of the NYC art scene. Now her company is insolvent and she’s being accused of fraud. How did it go so wrong?

Just months ago, New York art maven Lisa Schiff was basking in luxury as a consultant for the ultra-rich. The 53-year-old kept up with her clientele by living in a $25,000 a month apartment, splashing out on couture clothing, and sending her son to a pricey private school, according to...

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