Masterpiece or Forgery? The Story of Elmyr De Hory

Masterpiece or Forgery? The Story of Elmyr De Hory (2008)

January 1st, 20080h 51min

Documentary, History
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Overview

Elmyr de Hory was called "The Myth of our Century" when he was revealed as a master forger in 1968. Born in 1905, he made an estimated 1000 fake paintings, primarily in the style of the post-impressionists before he died - or disappeared - in 1976. In addition to faking paintings, Elmyr de Hory often faked his own identity, and traveled easily throughout Europe's high society.


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