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Mandela art scandal live in UK

Published: 15 July, 2009, 16:55


Former South African President Nelson Mandela/ AFP photo

Nelson Mandela at 91, an exhibit of artwork allegedly produced by the former South African president, will proceed at the Belgravia Gallery. But Mr Mandela claims what is on display are actually works of fraud.

 
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P Chauhan September 05, 2009, 10:50 quote
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i purchased four prints from the gallery in cape town from Mr calder in July 2003. How can i know for sure that they are genuine prints. My prints appear to have one scrawled signiture by Mr Mandela, and a certificate signed by Mr Calder. Please can anybody help.

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