The Saudis OF COURSE will swear it's an actual Vinci- but there's little to no evidence to suggest there's more than a passing stroke or two by the artist.
Of course the oligarch is twisted that what he bought and what he thought he was buying differed greatly.
Having Jerry Salz comment (NYT art 'expert') is laughable- his 'eye' for what he views as great works and what are actual great works vary vastly and I'd be very wary of someone of his ilk and believed hegemonic influence, much less offering his voice as a valid one.
I sincerely hope the Saudis choke on the painting- that we continue seeing them as an ally is gross, and should give all pause to consider the values placed on a populace that puts such intrinsic value on murderous, disgusting swine.
Of course the oligarch is twisted that what he bought and what he thought he was buying differed greatly.
Having Jerry Salz comment (NYT art 'expert') is laughable- his 'eye' for what he views as great works and what are actual great works vary vastly and I'd be very wary of someone of his ilk and believed hegemonic influence, much less offering his voice as a valid one.
I sincerely hope the Saudis choke on the painting- that we continue seeing them as an ally is gross, and should give all pause to consider the values placed on a populace that puts such intrinsic value on murderous, disgusting swine.