Fake or Fortune
Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould attempt to prove the provenance of works of art using experts, scientific methods, and plain old detective work. Proving the provenance, however, does not mean their findings will be accepted by the art world, which can be exclusive, snobbish, and elitist.
Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould attempt to prove the provenance of works of art using experts, scientific methods, and plain old detective work. Proving the provenance, however, does not mean their findings will be accepted by the art world, which can be exclusive, snobbish, and elitist.
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