Ruling on Artistic Authenticity: The Market vs. the Law

Artistic Authenticity: The Market vs. the Law
Jackson Pollock's 'No. 28, 1951' on display at Christie's in New York May 4, 2012 during a preview of the Post War and Contemporary Art sale to take place on May 8. The painting has an estimate of USD 20 million to 30 million. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages)
Jackson Pollock's 'No. 28, 1951' on display at Christie's in New York May 4, 2012 during a preview of the Post War and Contemporary Art sale to take place on May 8. The painting has an estimate of USD 20 million to 30 million. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages)

Federal District Court Judge Paul G. Gardephe's résumé includes many impressive accomplishments but not an art history degree. Nonetheless he has been asked to answer a question on which even pre-eminent art experts cannot agree: Are three reputed masterworks of Modernism genuine or fake.

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