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Eric Hebborn: Portrait of a Master Forger (Original title)A Thousand Fakes and Counting (Alternative title)
Dates: 1991 (Copyright), 08 November 1991 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom



Synopsis: Documentary film about the greatest art forger of all time, Eric Hebborn, who claims that his forgeries have fooled many experts and now hang in galleries all over the world. He is shown at work in his studio, and talks about his work and career, and also about the serious intention in his work to raise questions about the aesthetic value of art and the "art world".

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Anthology

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TV Transmissions
Date: 08 November 1991Broadcast company: BBCCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:20-23:10Slot duration: 50 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour