Elvi MAARNI
1907–2006, Finland
Also known as: EM

Signature proven counterfeit
Oil on panel, 38x28 cm, Boy and dog. A private person tried to pawn a forged painting to the pawn shop in Lappeenranta. He had also counterfeits of Elvi Maarni (later Aaltonen) and Eero Nelimarkka. The artist herself proved that the painting was a forgery. The brush technique and the colors are different from those in the authentic painting.


Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine