forged work
[/fɔːrdʒd wɜːrk/]
nounpl: forged works
obra falsificada
1. A work of art, document, or literary piece that is created as a fraudulent imitation of an original, typically done to deceive or commit fraud
The museum discovered that the painting was a forged work when experts examined its authenticity.
O museu descobriu que a pintura era uma obra falsificada quando especialistas examinaram sua autenticidade.
2. A piece created in imitation of another's style or authorship without authorization or attribution
The publisher withdrew the forged work from circulation after learning it was not written by the credited author.
A editora retirou a obra falsificada de circulação após descobrir que não foi escrita pelo autor creditado.
The term 'forged work' is significant in art markets and legal systems in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the detection and prosecution of forged works is handled by INTERPOL and specialized art police units. In the USA, forged works are subject to federal fraud laws. Famously, the art world has seen numerous high-profile cases, such as the Han van Meegeren forgeries in Europe, which have shaped how museums and collectors authenticate works.
NYC Slang
fake, knockoff, bootleg
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