But Is It Art? Woman Sells $80 Million Of Forged Artwork
- 4 years ago
The documentary Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art details the story of a woman who sold $80m worth of fake art.
According to Newser, New York City art maven Ann Freedman sold more than 40 fake paintings over 20 years.
But Freedman insists she's the victim of a quiet con artist who sold her the paintings.
The con duped art experts and buyers at a time when industry profits were exploding.
Freedman banked 10% to 15% per sale. Clearly, she saw dollar signs. But how much she knew is anyone's guess.
Filmmaker Barry Avrich says during 15 hours of interviews with her, his film crew wavered whether to believe her or not.
My bottom line on her: I don't believe she went in to deceive anybody, but she should’ve known, five or six paintings in, that this was a problem. Barry Avrich Director, 'Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art
According to Newser, New York City art maven Ann Freedman sold more than 40 fake paintings over 20 years.
But Freedman insists she's the victim of a quiet con artist who sold her the paintings.
The con duped art experts and buyers at a time when industry profits were exploding.
Freedman banked 10% to 15% per sale. Clearly, she saw dollar signs. But how much she knew is anyone's guess.
Filmmaker Barry Avrich says during 15 hours of interviews with her, his film crew wavered whether to believe her or not.
My bottom line on her: I don't believe she went in to deceive anybody, but she should’ve known, five or six paintings in, that this was a problem. Barry Avrich Director, 'Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art