Art Stolen: A Buyer's Exposure

"Provenance" in the art world means knowing where the art comes from.

The Writer's article on "Provenance and the Art Collector" covers the full extent of the meaning of "Provenance" with a focus on stolen art. Just contact the Writer if you would like a copy of that article.

This article is an extension dealing specifically with the potential legal exposure of a person holding stolen art.

"Careless shepherd makes
excellent dinner for wolf."
Earl Derr Biggers

A Refresher

One aspect of provenance is knowing how the art left the artist and who owned the piece from that time onwards until it reached you. It involves tracing the title of the art. Art does not have title if it has been stolen.