EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 14 MIN
The Forger Who Fooled the Met (And Why He's Actually a Genius)
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Meet Wolfgang Beltracchi, the master art forger who created 'lost' masterpieces so convincing that major museums and collectors paid millions for fake Picassos, Klees, and Ernsts that never existed. His story reveals how the art world's obsession with provenance, prestige, and profit made it the perfect mark for history's most successful con artist. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Meet Wolfgang Beltracchi, the master art forger who created 'lost' masterpieces so convincing that major museums and collectors paid millions for fake Picassos, Klees, and Ernsts that never existed. His story reveals how the art world's obsession with provenance, prestige, and profit made it the perfect mark for history's most successful con artist.
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