Karl Sim (aka Goldie) 2007 Ltd Edition Screenprint by Richard Aslett.

Title; Karl Sim (aka Goldie) – Description; Screenprint in the style of Andy Warhol, onto acid free A3 art-paper, Ltd Edition No 6 of 26. About; Celebrating the Mangaweka Born and World-famous Art Forger Karl Sim (aka Goldie) Size; A3 (Framed - Profile) - Buy Now Price; $195.00

Karl Fedor Sim. aka “Goldie” was a World-famous New Zealand art forger and is still the only person convicted of that crime in New Zealand/Aotearoa.

Sim was born in Mangaweka in the Rangitikei district on 6 December 1923. Sim's artistic talents were discovered at Palmerston North Technical School, where from the age of 14 he learned under H. Linley Richardson to copy other artists, including old masters and New Zealand painter Charles F Goldie. Sim later noticed his art from school being auctioned off as originals of other artists, which inspired him to do the same.

He was later convicted of 40 counts of forgery and sentenced to 200 hours community service and a fine of $1,000 Afterward he changed his name to Carl Fedor Goldie, so he could legally sign his work as C.F. Goldie.

In 2007 he was named the 8th greatest art forger in the world and was guest of honor at the inaugural Mangaweka Fakes & Forgeries Festival. He appeared again as a prize presenter at the “Yellow Church” Gallery in 2011. He was planned to appear again in 2013 before his death in October of that year.

Auction closes on Monday 1st of June - which coincidently is King’s Birthday! Quite apt really, as Many say Karl is the King of Art Forgers!

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Manngaweka “Yellow Church” Gallery recently celebrated its 20 years birthday! Owned and operated by resident Artist & musician Richard Aslett, it is home to the biennial Fakes & Forgeries exhibition since 2007 (search Seven Sharp Fakes & Forgeries). All purchases can be collected from the Gallery after auction or be couriered anywhere to the NZ mainland at buyer's cost. Please contact for overseas/other shipping requirements. Thanks.