Fake Beethoven autograph

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Proved that a manuscript described by Sotheby’s as ‘Beethoven autograph’ was only a copy, so that the sale at auction, 29 Nov. 2016, fell through. Interviewed on BBC TV North-West and on Radio 4 'Today' programme. Mentioned in articles in several newspapers on the following days.

The manuscript had been estimated at £150,000-£200,000.

Period29 Nov 2016

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  • TitleFake Beethoven autograph
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media typeTelevision
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date29/11/16
    DescriptionProved that a manuscript described by Sotheby’s as ‘Beethoven autograph’ was only a copy, so that the sale at auction, 29 Nov. 2016, fell through. Resulting interviews on Northwest Tonight (BBC TV), News at Ten (ITV) and Today (Radio 4), followed by extended reports in major newspapers including The Times, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, and The New York Times. The manuscript had been estimated at £150,000-£200,000.
    PersonsBarry Cooper
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