David Stein, art forger

Dec. 12, 1973 - London Exhibition Of David Stein -- Former Master Art Forger: There was a press reception last night to meet the David Stein On the occasion of the exhibition of original lithographs which is being staged by Liberty's Regent Street Store till the end of the month. The brilliant 37-year-old French Artist. who has been alleged to execute three Picassos before breakfast, is one of the greatest forgers of all time, his fergeries having fooled many of the most knowledgeable European and American Art dealers. He Sold nearly, 000, 000 fake masterpieces before he was finally unmasked by one of the masters whose work he is copying. Marc Chagall. He was eventually gaoled for forgery in America ion 1968 where he was sentenced to three years imprisonment. After 18months he was deported to France where he served a further year on a similar charge. The lithograph will retail from between 0 and 8 including a modern picture film. This works by David Stein, offered by Liberty's executed in the style of include: Modigliani, Chagall, Picasso, Van Gogh, Cocteau, Gauguin, Cezanne and Renoir to mention a just a few. Photo Shows David Stein signing one of his works with others in the background, at last night's reception at Liberty's where his exhibition is being held until the end of the month

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