Bruno Desnoues

Bruno Desnoues

ébéniste France

Bruno Desnoues is a master cabinetmaker in France, esteemed as a 'Meilleur Ouvrier de France.' He gained notoriety for his involvement in a sophisticated forgery scheme alongside art expert Bill Pallot, producing convincing replicas of historical furniture that were sold as authentic pieces, significantly impacting the art market and raising questions about authenticity in the antiquities trade.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
166,088
Power
4,055$
Sentiment
3.85
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 2 3.50 0.10% +10% 65,273,511 70,949 $2,700,000 2,935$
Brazil 1 4.00 0.04% +0% 211,049,527 88,047 $1,500,000 626$
Switzerland 1 3.00 0.06% +0% 8,654,622 5,520 $700,000 446$
Slovenia 1 3.00 0.07% +0% 2,078,938 1,539 $56,000 41$
Monaco 1 4.00 0.08% +10% 39,242 33 $7,800 7$
Totals 6 287,095,840 166,088 $4,963,800 4,055$
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Recent Mentions

France France: Bruno Desnoues was one of the most talented cabinetmakers who fabricated the counterfeit Marie-Antoinette chairs. 2

Le Monde: Au procès de l’arnaque aux chaises Marie-Antoinette, l’heure des comptes

Switzerland Switzerland: Bruno Desnoues worked closely with Pallot and was involved in the forgery of chairs. 3

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Der schillernde Kunstexperte aus Paris, der unter die Fälscher ging