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Submitted by Shutterbug on Tue, 2005-11-15 23:08. current events

The FBI recently released their "Top Ten Art Crimes" to the public. Paintings on the list include the ever famous "The Scream" as well as Van Gough's "View of the Sea at Scheveningen."

It is sad to learn that most stolen art is never recovered. The FBI estimates that only about 5% is ever recovered and returned to its original owner. It is also sad to hear that the United States is at the top of the list for the most sales of stolen art in the world. This is due partly in fact to the lack of regulation on the Art Market. It is not always the black market sales of pieces, but sales to private collectors or through large auction agencies which go unnoticed.

If you are interested, here is
the List.

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nice post

Submitted by Salamander on Sat, 2005-11-26 12:01.

Thank you for the post. It is very informative. Interesting topic.

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That's really interesting.

Submitted by Drunk Like Socrates on Sat, 2005-11-26 13:00.

That's really interesting. I've never really thought about art crimes beyond the Thomas Crown Affair (the movie), but your post was enlightening. It is a sad situation, particularly because the thieves deprive others from enjoying these masterpieces as well.

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Stolen art

Submitted by City on Tue, 2005-11-29 13:35.

I've always wondered what happens to stolen art and how thieves manage to sell pieces. Of course I had always assumed that there was more regulation than there actually is. It's interesting to wonder who buys these stolen pieces, especially when the thefts of particularly famous paintings are well-publicized. And when stolen pieces do surface, does the FBI find the culprits?

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