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Forged Egyptian Antiquities
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Author : T. G. Wakeling
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2023-11-11
Forged Egyptian Antiquities written by T. G. Wakeling and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-11 with Fiction categories.
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Forged Egyptian Antiquities Illustrations
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Author : T. G. Wakeling
language : en
Publisher: ADAM & CHARLES BLACK
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There are a great many people in the world who are interested in Egypt, in its antiquities, and in the unfolding of its pages of ancient history; a number collect specimens of old Egyptian art, such as scarabs, pottery, small statues, &c., and others, when in Egypt, buy them as presents for friends at home. It is for this numerous class, which is year by year defrauded of large sums of money by the plausible sellers of forged antiquities, that this book has been written, for most of them, sooner or later, find out to their dismay that that which they had thought was a genuine relic of ancient days, and prized accordingly, is nothing more nor less than a clever fraud, and, from a collector’s point of view, worthless. The Egyptologist, museum authority, and expert collector may be safely left to take care of themselves; a perusal of the following pages might even prove interesting to them, although it is exceedingly unlikely that the book contains anything new so far as they are concerned. The selling of spurious Egyptian antiquities is not confined to Egypt alone. London, New York, Paris, and even Algiers, are also the hunting-ground of the makers of imitations, who often make large sums of money by imposing upon those who do not possess the knowledge requisite to detect the fraud. It is interesting to analyse the frame of mind of the people who have been cheated. As a rule, they are angry, but they are extremely careful to keep their feelings to themselves. If you inquire, they pooh-pooh the transaction as one of little moment, and pass it over, although, as I shall presently show, many pounds may have been lost. But if the conversation is not changed, and you wait patiently, you will presently find that under the carefully repressed annoyance runs a vein of genuine regret that the nice-spoken, honest-looking and plausible Hassan or Mohammed had cheated them. The subsequent history of the fraudulent antiquity is often interesting. As a rule, it is packed up and taken home, to be presented in due course to some friend with the cautious remark that “perhaps it is genuine.” Then some day an unfortunate Egyptologist is brought face to face with it, and he has to make his escape as best he may, with a certain loss of reputation. I have heard a hostess remark sarcastically that she did not know what post was held by her victim in the Antiquities Department in Egypt, but it certainly did not require a clever man to see that hers was an important antiquity. There is no more trying moment in an Egyptologist’s life than when, after a good dinner, while he is feeling at peace with all the world, a charming hostess brings out an antiquity for him to pass judgment upon. I have seen men literally squirm, and many are the subterfuges employed by them to avoid giving an opinion. Woe betide the unhappy expert if a mischievous friend happens to be there who will lead their hostess on to ask questions, and who will assure her, despite mute appeals, that her victim is an expert in the particular branch to which her statue or jar, as it may be, belongs. And when the Egyptologist is cornered, and huffily declares to be a forgery the object upon which he is asked to pass judgment, the lady is, as a rule, angry or hurt; and then it is that the mischievous friend saves the situation by murmuring, “How shocking that these Egyptologists should be so jealous!” The straw is caught, the hostess smiles again, and peace is restored, while the unfortunate man from Egypt, vowing vengeance, makes his escape. If a buyer of some specimen wishes an expert opinion upon his purchase, he usually lays a deep plan. Perhaps he knows a man connected with the museum, whose opinion is worth having; or, if not, he gets some one to introduce him. Then, one day, in a casual off-hand kind of way, he produces his specimen, and explains that he did not buy it as a “real thing, you know,” but it seemed very clever, and he did not pay much for it. Inquiries as to how much has been paid are met by “regrets that he has forgotten—it was so unimportant.” Most probably it was pounds, but the buyer will seldom or never tell you. The expert groans, but cannot escape. The clever ones temporise, and tell tales of the marvellous cleverness of the forgers, and explain that it is almost impossible to distinguish some forgeries from genuine antiquities. Then come other stories of how such and such a one was taken in, and names are mentioned which stand high in the list of savants. It is assumed by the expert that his friend will never mention the matter. Then he expresses the opinion that it would be very difficult to be certain in the case of the specimen under consideration, that he himself would not like to say definitely, “and you know, my dear fellow, it has become almost impossible to tell, for these things are made by the descendants of the 6men who made the originals.” So the friendship is preserved, and the subject drifts away into the safe region of “perhaps and if.” It does not seem to occur to the general public that so great has been the demand for antiquities on the part of foreign museums, private collectors, and learned societies all over the world that the supply may threaten to give out; that the districts in which the relics lie are carefully watched; and that the Cairo museum is a jealous guardian. So important are the links between the past and the present times that stringent laws have been passed against unauthorised persons taking genuine and important relics out of the country. Moreover, the enormous numbers of antiquities sold yearly would require extensive expeditions to supply the demand, and few of the finds are obtained surreptitiously. In fact, since the above was written, an even more stringent law has been passed by the Egyptian Government, which took effect on July 1, 1912. Under this law all finds of 7examples of the Arts, Sciences, Literature, Religions, Customs, Industries, &c., will belong to the State. The definition of the term Antiquities is most comprehensive, and covers every possible find. All dealers will now require to have a licence, the export of antiquities is quite prohibited unless by special permit from the department responsible, and any attempt to evade this law will be followed by the confiscation of the objects. To be continue in this ebook...
Forged Egyptian Antiquities
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Author : Wakeling T G
language : en
Publisher: Andesite Press
Release Date : 2015-08-12
Forged Egyptian Antiquities written by Wakeling T G and has been published by Andesite Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-12 with categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Egyptian Fakes
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Author : Jean-Jacques Fiechter
language : en
Publisher: Flammarion-Pere Castor
Release Date : 2009
Egyptian Fakes written by Jean-Jacques Fiechter and has been published by Flammarion-Pere Castor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Art, Egyptian categories.
The truth behind the most incredible fake ancient Egyptian art mysteries, told in a lively, suspenseful, and well-documented page-turner.Egyptologists and forgers have been fighting an equally matched war for over a century: the connoisseurs eye vs. the ingenuity of the artists and their impressive creations, some considered authentic for decades before being withdrawn from major collections. A market has existed for copies of Egyptian artifacts from as early as the Phoenicians, but the appearance of fakes gathered strength through the nineteenth century and early twentieth century: new museums sprung up, archaeological digs revealed ever-greater treasures, and tourism flourished, bringing numerous collectors, all potential clients for forgers, in their wake.Author of an extensive scholarly volume on Egyptian fakes, but also the best-selling author of several thrillers, Jean-Jacques Fiechter brings this original subject to a general audience, introducing us to a series of colorful individuals and illicit deals set against a backdrop of golden sands and sinister backrooms. He retells the stories of masterpieces that found their way into the collections of the Louvre, Metropolitan Museum, and British Museumand discusses how forgers plied their trade, while also retracing the pioneering inquiries led by the first fake-busters. He demonstrates that despite scientific progress in the detection of fakes, the forgers speed and dexterity assure their ongoing production.
Forged Egyptian Antiquities
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Author : T. G. WAKELING
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Forged Egyptian Antiquities written by T. G. WAKELING and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.
The Scepter Of Egypt
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Author : William Christopher Hayes
language : en
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Release Date : 1953
The Scepter Of Egypt written by William Christopher Hayes and has been published by Metropolitan Museum of Art this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953 with Art categories.
The Murch Collection Of Egyptian Antiquities
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Author : Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.). Murch Collection of Egyptian Antiquities
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1916
The Murch Collection Of Egyptian Antiquities written by Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.). Murch Collection of Egyptian Antiquities and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1916 with Art, Egyptian categories.
In The Fullness Of Time
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Author : James F. Romano
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2002
In The Fullness Of Time written by James F. Romano and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Art categories.
Contains a fresh, lively discussion of Egyptian art in American collections, written by the curator of Egyptian, classical, and ancient Middle E astern art at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York. Includes an essay by John Olbrantz (Director, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Willamette U., Salem, Oregon) on collectors, curators, and the rise of Egyptian collections in the US. Abundantly illustrated in color and b&w. Distributed by U. of Washington Press. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Egyptian Art
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
Egyptian Art written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Art, Egyptian categories.
Egyptian Antiquities Scarabs
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Author : Percy E. Newberry
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1906
Egyptian Antiquities Scarabs written by Percy E. Newberry and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1906 with categories.