Art Thieves, Fakers and Fraudsters: The New Zealand Story (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781927249512)

Vendor: Penelope Jackson
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Format: Paperback
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Art Thieves, Fakers and Fraudsters: The New Zealand Story

$27.95

Art Thieves, Fakers and Fraudsters: The New Zealand Story

$27.95
Format: Paperback
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Uncover the shocking truth behind New Zealand's art heists, forgeries, and scandals.

Delve into the dark underbelly of the New Zealand art world with Penelope Jackson's Art Thieves, Fakers & Fraudsters. This gripping exposé reveals the untold stories of stolen masterpieces, audacious forgeries, and elaborate scams that have rocked the nation's art scene.

From the theft of Colin McCahon's iconic Urewera Mural to the cunning Goldie forgeries that fooled experts, Jackson uncovers a world of intrigue, deception, and high-stakes crime. Explore the motives of the perpetrators, the vulnerabilities of art institutions, and the challenges of protecting New Zealand's cultural heritage. Perfect for art enthusiasts, true crime aficionados, and anyone fascinated by the hidden side of the art world.

  • Discover the truth behind New Zealand's most notorious art crimes.
  • Learn how to protect your own art collection from theft and fraud.
  • Explore the fascinating history of art crime in New Zealand.


Author: Penelope Jackson
ISBN-10: 1927249511
ISBN-13: 9781927249512
Publisher: Awa Press
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2017
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.00h x 20.90w x 0.60d
By Penelope Jackson
By Penelope Jackson
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Penelope Jackson is a prominent New Zealand art historian and frequent public speaker. She worked at the Tauranga Art Gallery from its inception, first as curator, then as director, until 2015. She is a founding member of the NZ Art Crime Research Trust, which presented the inaugural New Zealand Art Crime Research Symposium at Wellington's City Gallery on September 19, 2015.

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