Monday, August 23, 2004
The Scream
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3590068.stm
article and other related info on the bbc regarding the theft of 'the scream' over the weekend in oslo. listened to a report on the bbc world today too that suggested that a piece of art like this could be used as a commodity exchange in the criminal world for drugs or other stolen goods. most likely the work will be held for ransom. amazing that two guys can walk into a museum (with guns) and rip a 100 million dollar piece of art off the wall and escape via a car in a couple of minutes time. (the 100 million is a price tag i saw mentioned in the ny times which was said to be an estimated value if it were to ever come to the market in a legal auction). which means that if it is held for ransom that it is probable that the criminals could seek about 7 to 10 percent of its value (as a commission). highly doubtful that even the most evil of private collectors out there would take a chance to keep this painting in a secret library within a home. here's to hoping the painting hasnt been wrecked when the theives ripped it from its frame.
article and other related info on the bbc regarding the theft of 'the scream' over the weekend in oslo. listened to a report on the bbc world today too that suggested that a piece of art like this could be used as a commodity exchange in the criminal world for drugs or other stolen goods. most likely the work will be held for ransom. amazing that two guys can walk into a museum (with guns) and rip a 100 million dollar piece of art off the wall and escape via a car in a couple of minutes time. (the 100 million is a price tag i saw mentioned in the ny times which was said to be an estimated value if it were to ever come to the market in a legal auction). which means that if it is held for ransom that it is probable that the criminals could seek about 7 to 10 percent of its value (as a commission). highly doubtful that even the most evil of private collectors out there would take a chance to keep this painting in a secret library within a home. here's to hoping the painting hasnt been wrecked when the theives ripped it from its frame.
// posted by Zevchi @ 9:16 PM 
