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The mask was produced from a mould made in 1918, after the artist had succumbed to Spanish flu
The deposit of perfectly preserved statues in the heart of Tuscany reveals six centuries of cultural and political evolution
This weighty tome looks at the life and work of the Italian sculptor Giambologna but focuses on the contested bronze
Walter Maibaum claims to have not seen proper payment for the sculptures, accusing Barry of neglecting various agreements
Comparisons between the Swiss superstar sculptor and the greats of previous centuries are inevitable
Experts have been silenced by fears of legal action if doubts regarding the sculptures' legitimacy are voiced
The decision, backed by the Zurich's Giacometti Stiftung and the Berthoud family, has been appealed
Several have appeared at auction in recent years; the whereabouts of five remain unknown
Flanagan chooses to depict hares rather than people to steer away from the dominance of the portrait
Valued at $3 million, Roman bronze statue also boasts impeccable provenance
Centenary of collector, C.D.E. Fortnum, celebrated with exhibition and lectures at Society of Antiquaries
Dramatic rise in counterfeit bronzes on the market
An attempt to combat the damage being caused by forgeries and unauthorised castings
Syndicat Général des Fondeurs de France decide on a code of conduct and a central register
The Syndicat concluded that French legislation is incomplete in its definitions of reproductions and forgery
Is a Roman bronze archaeology or art?