Framed

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Tod Volpe possessed an exceptional eye for art and a talent for conversation that propelled him from a modest gallery in Soho into the lives of celebrities like Jack Nicholson, Barbra Streisand, and Madonna. While he appeared to embody the American Dream, his extravagant lifestyle ultimately led to self-destruction and incarceration in an 8x10 foot cell. At the peak of his success, Volpe became embroiled in a notorious art fraud case, represented by high-profile attorneys Nathan and Alan Dershowitz. His conviction made international headlines, exposing the hidden world of art dealing. The book provides an insider's perspective on the global art market, revealing practices such as money laundering, trading with drug dealers, tax evasion, and fraudulent insurance claims. It chronicles Volpe's dramatic downfall and how he learned that losing touch with one's true self can lead to emptiness. Despite losing everything, he gained a second chance to rebuild his life. A self-made man from Yonkers, Volpe graduated with honors in Fine Arts from New York University and established a successful gallery in Soho, becoming a prominent dealer known for rediscovering lost masterpieces. He is now working on his second book, The Sandman, while continuing to pursue his dreams in New York.