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11 Jun 2026
New scientific method can now tell real Van Goghs from fakes
A new study published in the peer reviewed journal Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties introduces a pioneering, non‑invasive technique that can distinguish authentic artworks from forgeries, offering museums, collectors and auction houses a major advantage in tackling art fraud. The study, developed at the Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France introduces a method that analyses the microscopic “texture” of a painting by converting high-resolution images into 3D‑like maps allowing researchers to measure […]
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