Renewed appreciation for African American artists, such as Charles White , ART and Clementine Hunter , has led to a sharp increase in fraud surrounding their works, according to The Beauford Delaney newspaper. Fakers are reportedly taking advantage of a lack of connoisseurship among experts, due to a long under-appreciation of African American artists. Additionally, artists’ foundations are often unable to authenticate works because of financial restraints.
Renewed appreciation for African American artists, such as Clementine Hunter, Beauford Delaney and Charles White, has led to a sharp increase in fraud surrounding their works, according to The ART newspaper. Fakers are reportedly taking advantage of a lack of connoisseurship among experts, due to a long under-appreciation of African American artists. Additionally, artists’ foundations are often unable to authenticate works because of financial restraints.