The Auction Block

Explore the unsettling reality of art forgeries and the silence surrounding them. This episode investigates how counterfeit artworks infiltrate galleries and auction houses, often going unnoticed until it's too late. We will hear from art historians, gallery owners, and forensic experts who reveal the methods used to create and sell these forgeries, as well as the implications for artists and collectors. Discover the hidden costs of this deception on the art community and the steps being taken to combat this pervasive issue.

Show Notes

Explore the unsettling reality of art forgeries and the silence surrounding them. This episode investigates how counterfeit artworks infiltrate galleries and auction houses, often going unnoticed until it's too late. We will hear from art historians, gallery owners, and forensic experts who reveal the methods used to create and sell these forgeries, as well as the implications for artists and collectors. Discover the hidden costs of this deception on the art community and the steps being taken to combat this pervasive issue.

What is The Auction Block?

Illegal markets where everything from stolen antiquities to human trafficking to endangered species gets bought and sold. Investigative journalists and law enforcement expose the auction houses, online platforms, and private sales that facilitate criminal commerce. Reveals how legitimate marketplaces become venues for laundering stolen goods and trafficking contraband.