This draconian law has led to an atmosphere of fear and apprehension amongst antique owners. Further, the restricted market has led to illicit trade of antiquities since decades
Certificates of authenticity can be unreliable in cases where distant relatives of dead artists or sometimes even gallerists generate them. Checking the provenance of the painting - establishing each step of where it went from the artist s studios or gallery, who bought it, when and from whom - is the best way to know whether an artwork is real or a fake.
The exhibition to be held at the Art House, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, will display a collection of the works of 12 pioneers of American Pop Art curated by Lawrence Van Hagen.
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