Christie’s Australia held liable in disputed Albert Tucker sale
Louise McBride bought Faun and Parrot from Christie’s in 2000 as a work by Albert Tucker. A New South Wales court found that Christie’s learned of authenticity doubts soon after the sale and failed to alert the buyer, holding it liable for most of her loss. Photo: the disputed painting, via Justinian.
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