A Regulatory Framework for the Art Market? Authenticity, Forgeries and the Role of Art Experts

Author: Anna Bolz
Publisher: Springer International
ISBN: 9783031187421
Published In: November 2022
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Switzerland ? Disclaimer:
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This book addresses practical issues in connoisseurship and authentication, as well as the legal implications that arise when an artwork's authenticity is challenged. In addition, the standards and processes of authentication are critically examined and the legal complications which can inhibit the expression of expert opinions are discussed.

The notion of authenticity has always commanded the attention of art market participants and the general art-minded public alike. Coinciding with this, forgery is often considered to be the world's most glamorous crime, packed with detective stories that are usually astonishing and often bizarre. The research includes findings by economists, sociologists, art historians, lawyers, academics and practitioners, all of which yield insights into the mechanics and peculiarities of the art business and explain why it works so differently from other markets.

However, this book will be of interest not only to academics, but to everyone interested in questions of authenticity, forgery and connoisseurship. At the same time, one of its main aims is to advocate best practices in the art market and to stress the importance of cooperation among all disciplines with a stake in it. The results are intended to offer guidance to art market stakeholders, legal practitioners and art historians alike, while also promoting mutual understanding and cooperation.

Setting the Scene: Approach and Methodology

Peculiarities of the Art Market

Fraud, Forgery and Authentication

Remedies: Regulation and New Initiatives

Conclusions and Recommendations