Finally, a documentary has arrived about the infamous Knoedler scandal; Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art. The tale’s basic premise is how the venerable Knoedler gallery — which had been in business for an unheard of 165 years — was forced to close after they got caught selling fake Motherwells, Rothkos, and […]
The Art Market
Reflections on Five Years as an Art Authenticator
In the five short years since I started Richard Polsky Art Authentication, I’ve witnessed a number of significant changes in the art market. Perhaps the biggest change has been the continued rise of the art market itself. They say a tree doesn’t grow to the sky, but Contemporary art may be the lone exception. If […]
Bill Traylor: Forgeries on the Rise
Thanks to a record breaking price at auction for a drawing, Outsider artist Bill Traylor forgeries are on the rise .
The $50 Million Art Swindle: Time to Regulate the Art Market?
In 2001, the art dealer Michel Cohen fled the country with a fortune in art and cash — secured just by his word. Is it time to start regulating the art market?
The Ed Ruscha Market: Who Knew?
Ed Ruscha has one of the top markets in the world. Recently, his painting “Hurting the Word Radio #2” sold for over $50 million. Here’s what it’s like to sell his work too soon.