December 30, 1947 died Han van Megheri - chief forger of Vermeer.

In the picture, "Christ at Emmaus".

EPA /ROBIN UTRECHT
Ever wondered the reasons which prompted experts to recognize this work for Vermeer.
..... the quality of something, quite frankly, some not so hot ...
Megheri (1889-1947) is regularly sold falshaki own production Nazi bonze. Admitted only if the collaboration of nearly found himself on the gallows. With several court cases and museum experts, he wrote a version shown in photo work.
After his sudden death, in the antique circles there was talk that he was poisoned. The reason for this could be the reluctance of many collectors to Megheri announced the full list of fakes. After all, he "signed" not only shrew, but Claes de Kheda, Tennirsa, Blumarta .... and sell them on the famous auction.
Imagine how instantaneously collapsed to the then authorities of experts.


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