Wolfgang Beltracchi

German art forger (born 1951)
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Summary

Wolfgang Beltracchi is a human[1]. Born in Höxter[2], he… he was born on February 4, 1951[3]. He worked as an art forger[4], painter[5], sculptor[6], writer[7], and visual artist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Höxter[2].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi was born on February 4, 1951[3].
  • Among Wolfgang Beltracchi's spouses was Helene Beltracchi[10].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi worked as an art forger[4].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's professions included painter[5].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's professions included sculptor[6].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's professions included writer[7].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi worked as a visual artist[8].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's professions included counterfeiter[12].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's field of work was painting[13].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's field of work was visual arts[14].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's field of work was art commerce[15].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's field of work was forged artwork[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Wolfgang Beltracchi is Jägers collection[17].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi is recorded as male[18].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's Commons category is recorded as Wolfgang Beltracchi[20].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's residence is recorded as Herdern[21].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's family name is recorded as Fischer[22].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's given name is recorded as Wolfgang[23].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's significant event is recorded as trial[24].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's significant event is recorded as trial[25].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's significant event is recorded as conviction[26].
  • Wolfgang Beltracchi's official website is recorded as http://www.beltracchi-art.com[27].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Beltracchi's place of birth was Höxter[2]. He was born on February 4, 1951[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art forger[4], painter[5], sculptor[6], writer[7], visual artist[8], and counterfeiter[12]. Fields of work include painting[13], a method[28]; visual arts[14], a type of arts[29]; art commerce[15], an industry[30]; and forged artwork[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Wolfgang Beltracchi is Jägers collection[17].

Personal Life

Wolfgang Beltracchi was married to Helene Beltracchi[10].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Beltracchi has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Beltracchi born?

Wolfgang Beltracchi's place of birth was Höxter[2].

Who was Wolfgang Beltracchi married to?

Wolfgang Beltracchi's spouses include Helene Beltracchi[10].

What did Wolfgang Beltracchi do for work?

Wolfgang Beltracchi worked as art forger[4], painter[5], sculptor[6], writer[7], and visual artist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . authenticationinart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . observer.com. observer.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . Beltracchi admits to faking the work of an estimated 50 artists in German interview. theartnewspaper.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Freebase Data Dumps. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . JÄGERS COLLECTION FORGERS GO ON TRIAL IN COLOGNE. artnet.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . Four to go on trial in German “Werner Jäger” forgery case. theartnewspaper.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . True scale of alleged Beltracchi forgeries revealed. Retrieved . theartnewspaper.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [17] ↑ . JÄGERS COLLECTION FORGERS GO ON TRIAL IN COLOGNE. Retrieved . artnet.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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