Infamous forgery 'Oath of a Freeman' doubles estimate at US auction

The 'Oath of a Freeman', one of the most infamous forgeries in US history, sold for a double-estimate $42,000 (£30,000) at Heritage.

Estimated at $20,000 at the June 9 auction, the anonymous buyer will pay $52,500 including premium (…

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