Rago Wright is pleased to present Thieves & Lovers on November 16, a special offering of works by contemporary artist Eric Doeringer that challenge the conventions of authenticity, ownership, and the fine art market. Known for his provocative “Bootleg” series, Doeringer has recreated ten celebrated works of art by hand, questioning the distinctions between an original masterpiece, an authorized reproduction, and an artistic appropriation. Thieves & Lovers is an irreverent counterpoint to the traditional prestige of the auction market. Doeringer's seven interpretations of works from Tilman Riemenschneider, Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Édouard Manet, and Pablo Picasso invite viewers to reconsider how cultural significance and value are assigned to works of art. Created expressly for Thieves & Lovers, these new paintings depart from Doeringer's usual practice: while his established series typically consists of small batches of individually hand-painted works, with variations between examples and the possibility of additional versions, these seven paintings are unique works, with Doeringer retaining an artist's proof of each. No further copies will be produced. The presentation also includes three works inspired by Jeff Koons, drawn from Doeringer's regular open editions. Each work bears a Thieves & Lovers stamp on the reverse and is individually hand-signed by Doeringer, another departure from the rubber-stamped signatures typically associated with his “Bootleg” paintings.