Endel KÖKS
1912–1983, Estonia/Sweden
Also known as: Koks, Endel
Verdict of guilty
0201-K346660-10
Oil on board, composition with people, signed "E. Köks-43", 37x50 cm. The painting had been submitted to a smaller auction house in Stockholm for sales in August 2010, but even in November the same year. It was sold for around 360 euros (3500 SEK) but was returned when the buyer doubted its authenticity. It was sold again in November the same year for about 260 euros (2500 SEK). Also this time the painting was returned for the same reason. Police began an investigation that led to the painting was found to be a counterfeit.