It's the same issue with all collectables and in some cases significantly more money involved. There is presently a disagreement amongst "experts" as to the provenance of a $450 MILLION painting.
The solution is always the same, conduct your own due diligence and hire an expert to minimize your chance of purchasing something that is not as represented and if you are not comfortable, don't purchase with your hard earned cash. If there is not sufficient time at an auction to investigate, then just don't buy at auctions.
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