$17 million lawsuit over fake artwork. (death, world)

[wutitiz]

Pierre LaGrange, now with 'The Man Group' is suing for $17 million over a piece of artwork that he says is fake.
Lagrange Sues Over 'Faked' Pollock Painting | FINalternatives

The piece in question, by world renowned artist Jackson Pollock, appears to have paints that did not exist at the time of Pollock's death in 1956. Clearly not worth $17 million, then.

The work entitled 'Untitled 1950' can be viewed here.
MoMA | The Collection | Jackson Pollock. Untitled. (c. 1950)

[gentlearts]

I wonder.
If I set out to fake a painting, I would be sure to use materials that existed at the time.
I would also think that, since artists are always experimenting with new materials, Pollack may have found a new ink formula to try, or even made it himself.