Thursday, March 25, 2010

Investigators examine Immendorff image



Dusseldorf --
Real or not? Around a decade ago for 30,000 marks earned Immendorff artwork is currently before the court.
Now the art of investigators from the Special Department of Art LKA Baden-Wuerttemberg are to review the image with the name "readymade de'histoire dans cafe de Flore" on the heart and kidneys.
The owner, gallery owner himself, had bought the picture at that time, the wizard Immendorff in his studio. Along with certificate of authenticity. Nevertheless, the Executors of the artist and his wife Oda say the painting was a forgery. Oda Immendorff is therefore keen that the image is destroyed.
Joerg Immendorff Executors, who is currently compiling a work directory, has an interest, a glut of images of the artist to prevent. Of course also increases the market value. Therefore, his expertise is not crucial.
In LKA Baden-Wuerttemberg, meanwhile, knows the way it comes to art. The specialized department since 1969, there existed in this area. The experts dealing with counterfeiting and the intelligence of art thefts.
The process continues around the image. But in the new Courthouse on Oberbilker market.