AAA (Appraisers Association of America – not the driving people!) is sponsoring an event called “Authenticating Art: Current Problems and Proposed Solutions” with CAA.
From the flyer:
When it comes to art, “Is it real?” is a question that interests everyone from casual museum-goers to arts professionals. Answering the question can involve historical research, connoisseurship, sophisticated scientific analysis and more. But the question is not only an academic or philosophical one. (Is a Warhol a “War- hol” if Warhol himself never touched it) In an art market where millions–and sometimes tens of millions–can hang in the balance, who is willing to risk being wrong in offering an opinion about authenticity? For those who do offer opinions and even warranties, what are they risking, and what–if anything–should they be risking? What of those who create fakes? The College Art Association has been considering the promotion of “best practices” in authenticating art.
More details and registration is available on AAA’s site>>