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A vivid, personal account by Sandy Nairne of the theft of two important paintings by J.W.M. Turner and the subsequent pursuit, location and negotiation for their return. Art Theft also discusses other high-value art thefts, trying to resolve the puzzle of why thieves steal well-known works of art which cannot be sold.

Art Theft and the Case of the Stolen Turners

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      Publisher: Reaktion Books
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 8/1/2011
      ISBN13: 9781861898517, 978-1861898517
      ISBN10: 1861898517

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A vivid, personal account by Sandy Nairne of the theft of two important paintings by J.W.M. Turner and the subsequent pursuit, location and negotiation for their return. Art Theft also discusses other high-value art thefts, trying to resolve the puzzle of why thieves steal well-known works of art which cannot be sold.

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