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Forged works by Klaas Gubbels appeared on Marktplaats

A reporter bought a €450 woodcut attributed to Klaas Gubbels on Marktplaats, including a red coffee can motif, and investigated whether it was genuine. The reports said forged works by Gubbels had appeared for the second time in his life. Two men had visited the 92-year-old artist’s studio, and he later understood why, although further details were not given. Gubbels expressed frustration that counterfeiters had entered his studio, which he regarded as a safe place.