stolen!

December 24th, 2005, 01:23 AM

pablo picasso's masterpieces are very famous and can sold for a large amount of money . So his works are the target of the robbers! How come?

John · December 24th, 2005, 11:29 AM

A variety of reasons I guess, same as the recent thefts of Munch paintings.

To sell (even though the work can never again be sold on the open market). To ransom back to the owner. To own, even if you have to be very careful about showing it to anyone.

Even just a dispute over ownership or principles. Art attracts a lot of people who hold strong opinions. When Vincenzo Perugia stole the Mona Lisa in 1911, he claimed he did it because Leonardo was Italian and he felt the painting should rightfully reside in Italy.

December 24th, 2005, 11:48 PM

there ia an example:

spanish cubist artiat pablo picasso's Nature Morte a la Charlotte had been stolen from the Center Pompidou.After a few months,it was found in a drug seller's home.

artnotice.com · January 22nd, 2006, 10:21 PM

Maybe this is the mark of a true art lover. Someone who is willing to steal a painting just for their own enjoyment, not for profit??

jukia · January 23rd, 2006, 05:29 PM

Here are two additional reasons as to why paintings are stolen -> according to a recent article in the LA Times:

1) Criminal gangs sometimes use them as surety in deals: a drug dealer might give a supplier a $5-million painting in return for a batch of cocaine. When the dealer has sold the cocaine, the supplier is paid and the painting returned.

2) Money laundering: As a token of value, famous paintings can be a useful way for criminals to move money about.

"One of the easiest ways to transfer value across international borders is to roll up a painting in a tube....If you're caught, unless it's very well known, you'll probably be able to convince customs officials that you bought it at an antiques market." The same cannot be said for a suitcase full of cash or white powder.

December 24th, 2005, 01:23 AM	#1
Unregistered Posts: n/a	stolen! pablo picasso's masterpieces are very famous and can sold for a large amount of money . So his works are the target of the robbers! How come?

December 24th, 2005, 11:48 PM	#3
Unregistered Posts: n/a	stolen there ia an example: spanish cubist artiat pablo picasso's Nature Morte a la Charlotte had been stolen from the Center Pompidou.After a few months,it was found in a drug seller's home.

January 23rd, 2006, 05:29 PM	#5
jukia Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 6	Criminal incentives Here are two additional reasons as to why paintings are stolen -> according to a recent article in the LA Times: 1) Criminal gangs sometimes use them as surety in deals: a drug dealer might give a supplier a $5-million painting in return for a batch of cocaine. When the dealer has sold the cocaine, the supplier is paid and the painting returned. 2) Money laundering: As a token of value, famous paintings can be a useful way for criminals to move money about. "One of the easiest ways to transfer value across international borders is to roll up a painting in a tube....If you're caught, unless it's very well known, you'll probably be able to convince customs officials that you bought it at an antiques market." The same cannot be said for a suitcase full of cash or white powder.

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December 24th, 2005, 11:29 AM	#2
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 163	A variety of reasons I guess, same as the recent thefts of Munch paintings. To sell (even though the work can never again be sold on the open market). To ransom back to the owner. To own, even if you have to be very careful about showing it to anyone. Even just a dispute over ownership or principles. Art attracts a lot of people who hold strong opinions. When Vincenzo Perugia stole the Mona Lisa in 1911, he claimed he did it because Leonardo was Italian and he felt the painting should rightfully reside in Italy.

January 22nd, 2006, 10:21 PM	#4
artnotice.com Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12	Maybe this is the mark of a true art lover. Someone who is willing to steal a painting just for their own enjoyment, not for profit??