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For centuries, copies, reproductions and forgeries have challenged collectors and auction houses alike. Discover the subtle techniques specialists use to separate genuine masterpieces from convincing imitations. Get a small taster of the things you will lean from our masterclass below!

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The Case of Edmund Ashcombe

Celebrated artist Edmund Ashcombe created three paintings, each of which disappeared in the year it was completed. Since then, numerous versions have resurfaced, all 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?

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Case 1: The Vase | Original lost 1998