What is art forgery?

Art forgery is a fraudulent art practice in which an artist creates a piece of art that is falsely attributed to a famous artist. This is usually done in order to increase the value of the artwork in order to make a profit. Art forgery is a very serious crime in Nebraska, and is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. There are several ways that art forgery can occur. An artist might copy famous artwork and try to pass it off as original. This is known as “copycat forgery”. Alternatively, an artist can use a “false signature” in order to attribute the artwork to a different artist. This is known as “signature forgery”. In order to protect consumers from art fraud, Nebraska has enacted certain laws that regulate the art industry. It is illegal to knowingly sell or possess artwork that has been forged. If an artist is found guilty of creating a false artwork they will be subject to criminal charges. In addition to criminal penalties, victims of art fraud can seek damages in civil court. In these cases, victims can often sue for fraud, settlement of damages, punitive damages, or even the return of the artwork. In order to best protect yourself from art forgery, it is important to only purchase artwork from reputable dealers and to conduct research to ensure that the artwork is genuine. Remember, art forgery is a serious crime and can have serious consequences.

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