63: "Yes, I took acid, but that is NOT my painting..." | The Bizarre Trial of Peter Doig
From Rebuttal by Rebmasel
February 19, 2026 · 56 min · Season 1 · Episode 63
About this episode
Reb Masel discusses the bizarre art authentication trial of Peter Doig, exploring the complexities and controversies surrounding the case.
(WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE) "Everybody in the art world thinks he's telling the truth, and thinks I'm crazy, but people outside of the art world are skeptical… I know why he [disavowed the painting]. He did it because he can’t draw. Everything he does is projected, and he sketches it from the picture…This painting we have proves it." Described as one of the "most bizarre art authentication trials in recent memory," Reb unpacks (paints?) Fletcher v. Doig (7th Cir. 2025).*** MERCH STORE IS LIVE! Shop Reb Masel and Rebuttal Pod merch: https://rebmasel.shop/ CLICK HERE to PREORDER Reb's book: The Book They Throw At You—A Sarcastic Lawyer's Guide* To The Unholy Chaos of Our Legal System, *God No, Not Actual Legal Advice *** Follow @RebuttalPod on Instagram and Twitter! Follow @Rebmasel on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! *** 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Case begins 04:18 - What has Peter Doig done? 08:18 - Plaintiffs' counsel is not a quitter 10:34 - OTHER…
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Host: Reb Masel
Topics covered
- art authentication
- legal trials
- Peter Doig
- bizarre cases
- art world skepticism
Keywords
- Peter Doig
- art trial
- authentication
- legal system
- Fletcher v. Doig
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Books & works: The Book They Throw At You—A Sarcastic Lawyer's Guide To The Unholy Chaos of Our Legal System
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