McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series Presents “Rembrandt or Rem-Burned: The 3 F’s of Art Crime: Frauds, Forgeries and Fakes” by Robert Wittman

Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “Rembrandt or Rem-Burned: The 3 F’s of Art Crime:  Frauds, Forgeries and Fakes,” a free public lecture presented by retired FBI agent Robert Wittman on Thursday, Apr. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont).

One of the most famous art detectives in the world, Robert Wittman will share thrilling stories from his FBI investigations into some of the largest and most captivating fraud cases in the art and collectible world and offer invaluable insights and practical tips on sophisticated fraudster protection.

After joining the FBI as a Special Agent in 1988, Wittman received specialized training in art, antiques, jewelry and gem identification, enabling him to serve as the FBI’s investigative expert involving cultural property crime. During his 20-year FBI career, Wittman recovered more than $300 million worth of stolen art and cultural property and has represented the United States throughout the world, conducting investigations and instructing international police and museums in recovery and use of high asset value security techniques.

In 2010, Wittman penned his New York Times bestselling memoir “PRICELESS: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures.”

For those unable to attend, the lecture will be streamed live on the McFaddin-Ward House Museum Facebook page (facebook.com/McFaddinWardHouse). The full lecture will also be available for viewing on the museum’s YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@mcfaddinwardhouse) and website (mcfaddin-ward.org/about/videos) after the event.