Antinea (Fake and Original)
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Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947)
Early 20th Century
Authentication by Kenneth J. Linsner
A number of sculptures, purportedly by the artist Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947) were easily shown to be modern copies, though priced as copies they were represented as unique and of the "highest quality." Litigation pending.