Famous Fake Found: Montagnana Viola. The viola stolen from the Chicago Symphony's Principle Violist is recovered. Previously thought to be valued at $175,000, the instrument is one of the many examples of LABEL TAMPERING to increase the value of an unknown instrument. "Mr. Heiss Meets the Instrument of his Undoing." by Dave McBride Articles Appeared in: (Chicago Sun-Times 6/23/98). The FOX NEWS 6/22/98, and Chicago Tribune (6/22/98, 6/23/98, and $10,000 Reward). In connection with the discovery of the Fraudulently labeled Viola, we've written to the Illinois Attorney General regarding the Chicago Violin MAFFIA, which speaks about the exploitation of the unwary and often trusting consumer. |
