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
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