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Forgery Scandal in Palma: Who Protects the Life's Work of Our Artists?

How Mallorca Could Reduce Art Forgery Risks

Better provenance records, stricter certificates, and testing could help Mallorca reduce art forgery.

Published: April 22, 2026
Forgery Scandal in Palma: Who Protects the Life's Work of Our Artists?

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What can Mallorca do to prevent art forgery in the future?

Stronger documentation standards, clearer certificates, and better access to provenance records would make forgery harder. Independent material testing and cooperation between galleries, universities, and public institutions could also improve transparency. Education for buyers is just as important, because informed customers are harder to mislead.

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