Fake or Fortune? — Series 11
Step into the captivating world of "Fake or Fortune?" where journalist Fiona Bruce and renowned art expert Philip Mould embark on a thrilling quest to uncover the truth behind intriguing portraits. Each episode sees them meticulously examining a painting’s history, poring over archival records, and employing cutting-edge scientific analysis – all in pursuit of one question: is it genuine, or an elaborate forgery? Join them as they navigate complex investigations, chasing down leads and confronting expert opinions to reveal the fascinating stories hidden within these canvases.
A sculpture discovered at an Essex car boot sale displays a remarkable affinity with the work of Elisabeth Frink. Can experts definitively establish that it is a piece from one of her editions, created during the 1950s?
The painting, acquired from a Monegasque online auction and attributed to Sir Joshua Reynolds, appears promising at first glance. Yet, a disquieting possibility lingers: might something less savory be concealed beneath the surface?
The question arose: could these two unassuming drawings truly be the work of masters, Pissarro and Cézanne? A dedicated team embarked on a quest for evidence, determined to establish their authenticity.
Might a canvas, veiled in an enigmatic layer of white paint, conceal a lost work by Arshile Gorky, the influential Armenian-American painter of the 20th century?
