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David Stein
AuthorBooks · Second hand1935-1999
David Stein was an artist who, until 1966, had been frequently sentenced for theft by the French courts before becoming an art forger and art dealer with 15 aliases. Stein studied the artworks of Marc Chagall, Matisse, Braque, Paul Klee, Miró, Jean Cocteau and Rouault.
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About David Stein
Birth
1935
Death
1999
David Stein was an artist who, until 1966, had been frequently sentenced for theft by the French courts before becoming an art forger and art dealer with 15 aliases. Stein studied the artworks of Marc Chagall, Matisse, Braque, Paul Klee, Miró, Jean Cocteau and Rouault.
David Stein was born in Colombes and led a life defined by art and controversy.
His professional career spanned from the forgery of masterpieces to the art trade.
Beyond his reputation as a forger, Stein was a prolific author with 24 published titles.
His books cover diverse subjects ranging from music and history to juvenile literature.
His writing also reflects a deep interest in nature, including detailed species profiles of macrourids.
