Art Forgery Trial Concludes, Kraemer Gallery Awaits Verdict

The court deliberates on the Kraemer gallery's role in a major royal furniture forgery scandal, with a decision expected on June 11, 2025.

The trial in Pontoise has ended, addressing the sale of fake 18th-century royal furniture that deceived collectors, auction houses, and institutions like the Château de Versailles.
The Kraemer gallery is accused of failing to adequately verify the authenticity of the forged furniture, some of which was classified as 'national treasures.'
The prosecution has requested a €700,000 fine and a 12-month suspended prison sentence for Laurent Kraemer, the gallery's president.
The defense argues that the entire art market was misled by the expertise and reputation of Bill Pallot, one of the forgers, and that the gallery should not be singled out.
The court's verdict on the Kraemer gallery's responsibility is scheduled to be announced on June 11, 2025.