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Why It’s So Hard to Spot a Fake Rothko, Even for His Son

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Former gallery owner Ann Freedman is in court accused of selling fake Rothkos for millions—and using false citations to authenticate them.

Lizzie Crocker
Lizzie Crocker
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Lizzie Crocker

Lizzie Crocker

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