Elvi MAARNI
1907–2006, Finland
Also known as: EM
Signatures & monograms
15 signatures and monograms by Elvi Maarni. Compare authentic and documented counterfeit examples to study signature characteristics.

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

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Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine
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