Olle BÆRTLING
1911–1981, Sweden
Also known as: Baertling
Signature proven counterfeit
Seregrafi, composition, signed "Bærtling" numbered 100/200 and dated 1955, approx 15x26 cm. The painting was submitted to a small auction house in Stockholm by a man from England to be sold online. But the auction house staff became suspicious of the painting's authenticity and summoned the police who took the painting seized for further investigation. When the police would interrogate the Englishman, he had disappeared - he had left the country! After the expert investigation and judgment declared that the painting is not genuine. It is a forgery. The man had also submitted two other paintings for sale. One painting signed with monogram "George Braque," and the other was signed "Zorn". Although these were forged and can be seen on the respective artist page.
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
Signature considered genuine