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“Caveat Emptor” A Fakes and Forgeries Seminar

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial Drive Map & Directions

Presented by Charles F. Hummel, retired senior deputy director, Winterthur.

Two illustrated lectures offer a mini-course on the subject of fakes, forgeries, and reproductions of decorative arts made or used in America. The morning lecture provides an overview of the subject by examining examples of ceramics, ironware, pewter, prints, and silver. Following a break for lunch, the afternoon lecture features an in-depth study of furniture.

Registration includes morning and afternoon talks, Q&A, and a boxed lunch.