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What was the outcome of the art forgery investigations related to Norval Morrisseauā€™s work?

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In 2023 a massive forgery ring of Norval Morrisseauā€™s paintings was uncovered, with more than 1,000 fake paintings seized. It was estimated that there could be upward of 10,000 fakes, making it one of the biggest art frauds in history. More forgery operations related to Morrisseauā€™s works came to light in 2024 and 2025, with some of the trials continuing into 2026.