she could make a 2,000 per cent profit.' Germaine was nearly exposed in 1994 by a Paddington doctor who purchased 11 'Whiteleys' from her for $30,000. One art expert pronounced the works genuine and valued them at $85,000 for insurance purposes. However, two subsequent experts pointed out they were fakes, and the police were called in. Curvers refunded the money, and told reporters that she purchased them in good faith; therefore, no charges were laid. References External links Four Corners program transcript Sources of Information on Art Forgery, Museum Security Network 1947 births Living people Australian painters Art copyists Art forgers