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	Podcast:		Criminalia
	Episode:		Alceo Dossena: The Forger Who Sued the Men Who Sold His Forgeries
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:24:22
	Publish Date:		2023-10-10 07:00:00
	Description:		Sculptor Alceo Dossena was an impactful figure in the art world of the early 20th century because he created forged masterpieces capable of fooling even the most expert of experts. Critics attributed his pieces to famous classical and Renaissance artists, and his works were sold through dealers and purchased by museums and collectors. But in an unexpected turn of events, the forger sued the dealers who sold his work. Executive Producers: Maria Trimarchi and Holly Frey Producer & Editor: Casby Bias See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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