Knoedler Gallery Scandal: The Greatest Art Fraud of the Century

In this episode of the Compendium, we explore the Knoedler Gallery Scandal, a tale of deception that rocked the art world. We dive into how Glafira Rosales, Pei-Shen Qian, and Ann Freedman played key roles in the infamous art forgery scandal that fooled top collectors with fake Rothko paintings and other forged masterpieces. Discover how the oldest gallery in New York collapsed amidst lawsuits, fraud, and the sale of multi-million-dollar forgeries. We break down the twists and turns that made this scandal one of the greatest in art history.

Resources and Further Reading

1. Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art by Laney Salisbury
2. The Art of the Con: The Most Notorious Fakes, Frauds, and Forgeries in the Art World by Anthony M. Amore
3. "The Great Knoedler Gallery Forgery Scandal" - Vanity Fair article
4. “Made You Look: A True Story of Fake Art’ Review” - Vanity Fair article
5. “Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art” - Documentry

Host & Show Info

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland

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