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The Expert versus the Object: Judging Fakes and False Attributions in the Visual Arts - Hardcover

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9780195147353: The Expert versus the Object: Judging Fakes and False Attributions in the Visual Arts
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ISBN 10: 0195147359 ISBN 13: 9780195147353
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2004

Synopsis

The authenticity of art has always commanded the attention of experts, dealers, collectors, and the art-minded public-especially those who relish the Robin Hoods of art forgery who deceive rich collectors and pompous experts. This book of essays, edited by a lawyer specializing in art law and authenticity, proposes to make the question of authenticity more easily understood. The main points to be argued are (1) that the perception of form in a work of art is not unlike other types of evidence accepted in courts of law; (2) that in determining authenticity, experts must adopt a careful, organized approach; and (3) that all authentication should be based on the consensus of experts at arm's length from an object.

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About the Author

Ronald D. Spencer is counsel to the New York City law firm of Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP where he specializes in art law and foundation law. He is expert in the legal aspects of art authentication issues, advises several committees and boards of art authentication experts, and has helped defend legal claims involving decisions on authenticity.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0195147359
ISBN 13 
9780195147353
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
268
Editor
Spencer Ronald D.
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  • 3.69 out of 5 stars
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