Leonardo Patterson, 82, High-Flying Antiquities Dealer Brought Low, Dies

Leonardo Patterson, 82, High-Flying Antiquities Dealer Brought Low, Dies
Born into rural poverty, he climbed to the top of the art market. But he fell after being convicted of selling fake and stolen items.
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