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Forgery Scandal in Palma: Gallerist Arrested — Trust in Mallorca's Art Market Shaken

Palma Art Forgery Case Raises Questions About Authenticity

A Palma gallerist was arrested over suspected art forgery, raising concerns about authenticity and trust in Mallorca's art market.

Published: April 21, 2026
Forgery Scandal in Palma: Gallerist Arrested — Trust in Mallorca's Art Market Shaken

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What happened in the Palma art forgery case?

Police arrested a gallerist in Palma on suspicion of art fraud linked to allegedly forged works by a well-known Mallorcan artist. The case centres on works that were apparently given false certificates of authenticity and prepared for sale through international channels. It has raised wider questions about how Mallorca's art market verifies provenance.

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