Fake or Fortune? — Series 7
Join presenter Fiona Bruce and renowned art historian Philip Mould as they delve into the captivating stories hidden within celebrated artworks. Each episode unveils a new mystery – from questioning the authorship of iconic pieces to uncovering surprising histories and forgotten details. Together, they’ll meticulously examine these masterpieces, using expert analysis and historical research to reveal the secrets behind the canvas.
Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould study a still life potentially by William Nicholson, yet one that has been dismissed by foremost authorities on his oeuvre. Their investigation yields a valuable clue within Nicholson’s personal paint box, but a…
Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould face the challenge of demonstrating that a sketchbook represents the work of a young Toulouse-Lautrec, a claim that challenges the judgment of established experts on the artist. The drawings within the book depi…
Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould examine a small watercolour sketch potentially by Henry Moore. Discovered in 2012 within a collection of artwork pilfered by the Nazis, the piece displays numerous hallmarks of the sculptor's style. Yet, as all …
Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould explore the provenance of two paintings by anonymous artists, both crafted during the 18th and 19th centuries. Remarkably, these works feature Black subjects, a departure from the norms of their time. One is a p…
The team sought to determine if a white plaster square represented an early piece by Giacometti.
