Introducing: Art Fraud - Episode 1: The Knoedler Gallery

02/09/22 • 43 min

Art Fraud is an investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history: The Knoedler Gallery. Written by VANITY FAIR reporter Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin, ART FRAUD exposes the scandal of dozens of disputed paintings, and over 80 million dollars in profit that led to the stunning collapse of one of the oldest and most revered art galleries in New York City.

The Knoedler Gallery first opened its doors in 1846 in New York City. The gallery sold works of unparalleled quality. But who was Knoedler? And how did the venerable gallery get its start? Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.

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02/09/22 • 43 min

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Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin - Introducing: Art Fraud - Episode 1: The Knoedler Gallery

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Ann Friedman, a former powerful art dealer, sold works by famous artists at the Knoedler Gallery in New York.

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The Knoedler Gallery closed down due to fraudulent activities, including selling fake paintings.

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