On View One of Knoedler’s Rothkos Is Heading to a Museum—for a Forgery Exhibition The painting is on loan from a lawyer who worked on the case. By Sarah Cascone, Aug 3, 2017
Law & Politics Met Museum Surrenders Another Ancient Sculpture to DA for Investigation The marble statue is 2,300 years old. By Sarah Cascone, Aug 2, 2017
Law & Politics Another Hot Pot? The Met Surrenders an Ancient Greek Vase to the Authorities for Investigation The DA believes the work was looted from Italy decades ago. By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 1, 2017
Art World With Repeat Attacks, Skulptur Projekte Münster Proves a Playground for Thieves and Vandals Works by Nicole Eisenman, Koki Tanaka, and Ei Arakawa have been affected since the opening of the prestigious exhibition. By Naomi Rea, Aug 1, 2017
Art World Spanish Police Arrest Collector’s Disgruntled Employee for Alleged Basquiat Theft in Mallorca The painting was bought directly from the artist’s father and has not come to market since. By Lorena Muñoz-Alonso, Aug 1, 2017
Law & Politics Christie’s Must Name Bidder for a ‘Stolen’ $14.5 Million Turkish Idol, Judge Rules Turkey still wants names even though the winning bidder walked away. By Eileen Kinsella, Jul 28, 2017
Law & Politics Spanish Billionaire Jaime Botín Faces Prison for Allegedly Trying to Smuggle a Picasso on His Yacht The prosecutor is also seeking a €100 million fine for the banker. By Lorena Muñoz-Alonso, Jul 26, 2017
Art World OCD Art Thief Accused of Amassing an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of Stolen Works in France—and Carefully Labeling Each One The thief was caught after a 20-year career of stealing art—and taking copious notes about it. By Sarah Cascone, Jul 25, 2017
Art World Vandals Decapitate Nicole Eisenman’s Celebrated Artwork for Skulptur Projekte Münster Overnight Eisenman’s piece for the important public art show is a temporary fountain in a popular park. By Hili Perlson, Jul 20, 2017
Law & Politics New EU Proposal Aims to Halt the Trafficking of Antiquities That Fund Terrorism A pan-European licensing system for antiquities import is one of the key features. By Naomi Rea, Jul 20, 2017
Art World Why the Feds Were Smart Not to Throw the Book at Hobby Lobby for Buying Iraqi Loot Executives may not face criminal charges, but there are intricate tactical considerations to take into account. By Leila Amineddoleh, Jul 12, 2017
Law & Politics Glafira Rosales Ordered to Pay $81 Million to Victims of the Knoedler Art-Fraud Scheme US Attorney says longstanding fraud has been difficult to investigate. By Eileen Kinsella, Jul 10, 2017
Law & Politics Did Hobby Lobby Buy Up Iraqi War Loot in Its Quest to Amass Biblical Artifacts? The evangelical-owned household goods company has been forced to surrender thousands of artifacts and pay a $3 million fine. By Eileen Kinsella, Jul 6, 2017
Art World Cheeky Vandal Spray-Paints Swimsuits on Antony Gormly’s Nude Iron Men The graffiti appears to be the work of someone named Mokie. By Sarah Cascone, Jun 22, 2017
Law & Politics Vigilante Art Hunter Thinks He Can Recover the Stolen Gardner Museum Paintings Within Months Arthur Brand says he has a hot lead on the biggest heist in US history. By Sarah Cascone, Jun 20, 2017
