Forged Monet Paintings by Elmyr de Hory Revealed as Fake Fakes, Return to Auction

Last month, two pieces believed to be connected to Claude Monet, and suspected to have been created by notorious forger Elmyr de Hory, were removed from an auction in Auckland. The artworks, titled 'In the Woods at Giverny' and 'At Giverny,' were found to be forgeries of de Hory’s forgeries. Consequently, the auction house Cordys opted to take them off the market. However, they plan to relist these paintings, capitalizing on the increasing demand for counterfeit art. The New Zealand Herald reports that the updated auction description labels them as “Fakes of fake Claude Monet and other intriguing and must-view items.” This incident highlights the complex trickery within the art scene, where even forgeries can pique interest.