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Italian Police Seize 21 Artworks Over Authenticity Concerns

10/2/2025

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Italian art police seized 21 artworks from the Parma show “Dalí, Between Art and Myth” due to suspected misattribution.
The exhibition opened days before the seizure, and authenticity concerns arose during a January Carabinieri check.
The Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation had not been contacted about the exhibition, raising provenance questions.
Investigations are ongoing to determine authenticity. Experts urge thorough predisplay checks.

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Story summary

Italian art police seized 21 artworks from the Parma show “Dalí, Between Art and Myth” due to suspected misattribution.
The exhibition opened days before the seizure, and authenticity concerns arose during a January Carabinieri check.
The Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation had not been contacted about the exhibition, raising provenance questions.
Investigations are ongoing to determine authenticity. Experts urge thorough predisplay checks.