Stolen: The Gallery of Missing Masterpieces

Presents an overview of the booming business of art theft and a look at more than 200 of the world's missing masterpieces - paintings, sculptures, and artefacts which have disappeared and are not likely to be seen in public again. This book tells why the pieces are important.

This is an overview of the booming business of art theft and a look at more than 200 of the world's missing masterpieces - paintings, sculptures, and artefacts which have disappeared and are not likely to be seen in public again. Filled with wonderful images, notes about why the pieces are important and descriptions of the circumstances in which the works were taken accompany each picture. The result is a fascinating look at the world of art theft and the masterpieces that have been lost. Julian Radcliffe, the head of the Art Loss Register in London, has been the consultant adviser on this important project.

Introduction		6	(4)
Julian Radcliffe
The Case of the Missing Warhol		10	(8)
Art Crimes		18	(46)
Tainted Legacy		64	(48)
The Extinction of History		112	(50)
The Unbreakable Art Bubble		162	(10)
A Gallery of Stolen Art		172	(70)
Index		242	(4)
Picture Credits		246	(3)
Notes on Sources		249	(6)
Acknowledgements		255

Foreword by Julian Radcliffe. Julian Radcliffe OBE is the chairman of the London-based Art Loss Register, an organisation that assists in art recovery around the world. He has helped governments, private organisations and individuals reclaim works of art worth over $100 million. He has written extensively on the subject of art recovery and theft prevention.

Fascinating subject Filled with beautiful artwork that may never be seen in public again Author is an expert in the field Highly competitive price