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Van Gogh Portrait Found at Garage Sale? Van Gogh Museum Disputes Authenticity
Feb 3, 2025
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2 minutes read
A painting purchased for $50 at a garage sale could be worth $15 million if it turns out to be a genuine Van Gogh, but the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam rejects the attribution because of stylistic and material differences. Despite a 458-page report from LMI Group International claiming that 95 percent of the pigments match those from Van Gogh’s time, the museum stands by its decision, stressing the importance of its rigorous authentication process.
Artist Portraits
Johannes Vermeer
Apr 21, 2023
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16 minutes read
Johannes Vermeer is a 17th century Dutch painter, born in 1632 in Delft and died in 1675. He is best known for his scenes of everyday life, often depicting women in bright and calm interiors. Despite his short career and the small number of works he produced, Vermeer is today considered one of the most important and talented artists of the Dutch Golden Age.
Art History
Painting bought at a flea market: Van Gogh or work by an unknown Danish artist?
Mar 3, 2025
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3 minutes read
A painting purchased at a flea market and attributed to Van Gogh by Lookout Mountain International (LMI) is being disputed by experts, who believe it is a work by Danish painter Henning Elimar. To defend its attribution, LMI purchased and analyzed another Elimar painting ( Bridge and Stream ) to prove that Elimar does not fit the Danish artist's style, but the debate remains open.

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