The furniture fraud that hoodwinked the Palace of Versailles

Discover the scandal of fake royal chairs that deceived Versailles and the high-stakes antiques trade. Expertly crafted replicas duped buyers with prestigious histories, including Marie Antoinette's queenly seats. Renowned scholars and craftsmen profited off the forged items, fooling even Versailles with their detailed replicas. Unveil the elaborate scheme that rocked the French antiques world, involving fraud, money laundering, and a web of deception that ensnared even the Palace of Versailles.