Masterclasses at Ahrum House

Authentication Masterclasses

For centuries, copies, reproductions and forgeries have challenged collectors and auction houses alike. Join our expert authentication team and discover the subtle techniques professionals use to separate genuine masterpieces from convincing imitations. Get a small taster of the things you will learn from our masterclass below!

The case of Edmund AshcombeFamed artist Edmund Ashcombe created three celebrated paintings, each of which disappeared the very year it was painted. Over the years, numerous versions have resurfaced, each claiming to be the original.Original art is valuable. No one copies a fake. Every version contains subtle differences. Can you identify the genuine painting and work out how many years each priceless original remained lost?