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Proposed Legislation in New York Would Help Shield Authentication Experts from Liability

Posted in Appraisal, Authentication, Knoedler, Legislation

At Friday’s Art Law Day at the annual meeting of the Appraisers Association of America, Judith Bresler gave the keynote address on the topic of the complications created by prosective liability for authentication experts.  As prominent cases ranging from the Knoedler forgeries to the decision by the Warhol Foundation and others to cease authenticating works… Continue Reading

Knoedler Forgery Cases Foretell New Battleground Over Art Dealer Diligence

Posted in Connoisseurship, Forgery, Knoedler, Litigation

For more than two years now, the collapse of the M. Knoedler & Co. Gallery in New York amidst allegations of forged paintings by well-known 20th Century artists has sent ripples in all directions: legal, art historical, legislative, and connoisseurship.  Several recent developments have drawn focus to the likely litigation fallout among those affected by… Continue Reading