Isaac Illich LEVITAN
1860–1900, Russia
Also known as: Tapani Luovula

Isaac Levitan, signed as Tapani Luovula -83
Signature proven counterfeit
Verdict of guilty
T/199503/004_7000/R/3/84(ks.myös7000/R/24/84)
Oil on canvas, river, signed "Tapani Luovula", 80x60 cm. Violation of copyright law. An art dealer in Finland sent pictures of famous artists' paintings to Thailand where they were copied and sent back to Finland. Art dealer signed paintings by his alias "Tapani Luovula". He would thus appear as a skilful master After expert investigation and they explained that this painting was not genuine. It was violation of copyright law by failing to provide information on it was a copy.


1894
Signature considered genuine

1896
Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine

Signature considered genuine
Name
LEVITAN
Birth
1860
Died
1900

Horse-drawn Sled In The Winter
Price USD 120,000 (€90,076)
Estimated USD 120,000–180,000

Rocky Shore
Price USD 60,000 (€45,038)
Estimated USD 35,000–60,000