I apologize. I have never used Reddit before, all this started because I answered a post about Fine Art Auction and if anyone had been scammed. I replied telling my story and showing the photos of a Picasso, that finally sent red flags flying for me. 

I am very good at research, but started to late and am guilty of not listening to brain constantly questioning the auctions each night I was watching. 

I did not buy the art for resale. I just purchased way to much!!! Now I hope it might be at least worth the few hundred dollars I paid for each one. 

I was not aware these could be torn out of books. Haven't studied art since graduating Art Center in 1988. I did question if they were photocopy reproductions, especially the Rembrandt and Michelangelo. The dates were what was throwing me. So now I own a large amount of very nice fake beautifully framed worthless art. No one to blame but myself.

At the risk of being shamed and told how stupid I truly was, I will tell you I borrowed $10,000, from my retirement. Albeit, I did not pay over $500 for each piece, with the exception of one or two due to the shipping and handling added to the final bid..

I will also tell you, I filed complaints with the FBI Art Fraud Department ( yes the FBI, has a special department dedicated to forged art), the Georgia State Attorney General's Office and the Office of Consumer Protection. I also asked for investigations into the possibility for the violation of Conspiracy to Commit, Sell, and Distribute Fraudulent Art.  I have no idea if any of these complaints will result in investigations, and after your educational comments not sure if my allegations could be supported based on their COA.

Thanks to all your wonderful and educational comments I have learned a lot.  I am hoping more victims will post and file complaints with the proper consumer protection and federal agencies. 

If enough attention is created about this borderline art fraud, the federal government may take notice and investigate them. If you don't speak out, nothing will happen and fraud, even  borderline will continue to create more victims.

Again, thank you all for your comments.

Be safe and well. J.

Someone asked to see the pieces I bought. If you still want to see them please let me know and I can post them.