Art Crime: Case Studies
Art Crime: Case Studies

Author(s): Ricardo A.D. Neves
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Museology & Heritage Studies, Library and Information Science, Criminal Law, Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: art crime; art fraud and forgery; the Malskat case, the Giacometti case; theBeltracchi case
Summary/Abstract: The main objective of this research is to bring to light a suitable academic response tothe following questions: How does art criminality manifests itself? What lessons can belearned from known art forgery and art fraud cases in order to better prevent and enforcethis type of criminal endeavor? Art criminality is not a recent phenomenon and our globalized,boundless and fully connected society allows its immense potential for expansion,generating ubiquitous damages. This article will analyze, assess and establish some legaland doctrinal foundations of art crime and of some worldwide known cases. Knowledgesfrom different sources were obtained: books and doctrine, media and internet-basedsources and scientific articles from experts in this field. The first chapter brings forth basicdefinitions and doctrine on art crime and its transnational tentacles. The second andmain part analyzes famous and specific art fraud and forgery cases and their intricacies.The last part presents conclusions based on cases previously analyzed in order to betterprevent and enforce this very specific form of illegal practice.The main objective of this research is to bring to light a suitable academic response tothe following questions: How does art criminality manifests itself? What lessons can belearned from known art forgery and art fraud cases in order to better prevent and enforcethis type of criminal endeavor? Art criminality is not a recent phenomenon and our globalized,boundless and fully connected society allows its immense potential for expansion,generating ubiquitous damages. This article will analyze, assess and establish some legaland doctrinal foundations of art crime and of some worldwide known cases. Knowledgesfrom different sources were obtained: books and doctrine, media and internet-basedsources and scientific articles from experts in this field. The first chapter brings forth basicdefinitions and doctrine on art crime and its transnational tentacles. The second andmain part analyzes famous and specific art fraud and forgery cases and their intricacies.The last part presents conclusions based on cases previously analyzed in order to betterprevent and enforce this very specific form of illegal practice.

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