I have watched a few documentaries about forgers and I'm in awe of their talent and agree with them that they are doing something for which there's huge demand. The dishonest ones are the art galleries, the art dealers and the easily fooled wealthy eager to pay through the nose for a piece of historic art, inflating prices and creating this never ending circle of greed.
Ken Perenyi had a level of sensitivity and for what it's worth, 'ethics' in his forgeries. For one, he'd choose artists that have been dead for over a hundred years and did not have an estate or family record; and two, he never capitalized on 'rising' or 'newly interested' artists for the sake of money alone. He wanted to pay respects to these long forgotten artists that he admired....and above all, selling the art was just a clever and enjoyable game to him. I love this guy!!!
Just how much does it cost for Rolex to make a watch they charge thousands for? Politicians, lawyers rip us off everyday, with his paintings only the ego rich feel hurt.
I read his book....not a bad tale....the truth is most auction houses know FA about Art......and they cover themselves in the small print of the contracts.....nothing is guaranteed.....
What an artist! I’d love to have a painting by him. Brilliant man. If any Art house wanted to stamp out fraud they would hire him ... but they don’t. Why? Could the answer possibly be they would loose money if the art houses cleaned up their act?
I have watched a few documentaries about forgers and I'm in awe of their talent and agree with them that they are doing something for which there's huge demand. The dishonest ones are the art galleries, the art dealers and the easily fooled wealthy eager to pay through the nose for a piece of historic art, inflating prices and creating this never ending circle of greed.
Forgers are such masters in exposing the utter ignorance of so-called art experts, I love them.
for some reason, art forgers gain respect, regardless of his motives, he has incredible talent, much respect
Ken Perenyi had a level of sensitivity and for what it's worth, 'ethics' in his forgeries. For one, he'd choose artists that have been dead for over a hundred years and did not have an estate or family record; and two, he never capitalized on 'rising' or 'newly interested' artists for the sake of money alone. He wanted to pay respects to these long forgotten artists that he admired....and above all, selling the art was just a clever and enjoyable game to him. I love this guy!!!
The man is a LEGEND .... I Salute You !!!
I would buy one of his forgeries with his signature added lol
Love Art forgers!.
the pleasure you felt admiring his art isnt fake after all
"Someone ends up with fool's gold on their walls."
Just how much does it cost for Rolex to make a watch they charge thousands for? Politicians, lawyers rip us off everyday, with his paintings only the ego rich feel hurt.
I think I would rather have one of his forgeries than an original just because of his genius in mimicry.
wow man that guy is super talented, those paintings are incredible
I have to admit, when I saw this story for the first time all those years ago, I’ve always want one of his fakes.
How much is he selling his arts for ? they are beautiful, he is genuinely a master painter.
What an absolute Legend ;-)
I LOVE WHEN RICH SNOBS GET SCREWED....IT'S SO FITTING
I read his book....not a bad tale....the truth is most auction houses know FA about Art......and they cover themselves in the small print of the contracts.....nothing is guaranteed.....
What an artist! I’d love to have a painting by him. Brilliant man. If any Art house wanted to stamp out fraud they would hire him ... but they don’t. Why? Could the answer possibly be they would loose money if the art houses cleaned up their act?
I'd buy his art..
i would've loved a life like this. fuck the "art world". kudos, perenyi! shake their asses up a bit.