Book description
An account of fraudulent practices in the profitable world of fine art details the international search for Renaissance art treasures that have been stolen and smuggled out of Italy
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This is a true story of how newspaper columnist Peter Watson -- using an assumed named and persona -- helped uncover theft and smuggling in the art world. He set up a huge sting, complete with his false identity, a residence in London, and actually meeting with various members of the art smuggling ring in the US, England, and the continent. I was fascinated not only by how he pulled off this elaborate scheme but also by information of art smuggling. I had no idea it is such a huge on-going concern.
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