37 years ago, a painting worth more than 100 million dollars was stolen from the University of Arizona—all in a matter of 15 minutes. More
TUCSON, Ariz. — After all this time, the restored"Woman-Ochre” will be on display at the University of Arizona Museum of Art and open to the public beginning Oct. 8.
Today, Willem de Kooning's"Woman-Ochre" hangs back in its original home at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. The woman distracted the security guard, making small talk, while the man went upstairs and cut the painting from its frame, rolled it up, and walked out.In 2017, the painting resurfaced in an estate sale in New Mexico for Rita and Jerry Alter.It was David Van Auker, Buck Burns, and Rick Johnson who acquired the estate, to take back to their antique store, the three owned in Silver City.
“I went to the computer and I went four pages into Google. I pulled up the ‘Arizona Republic’ article, by Ann Ryman, and saw the picture-my heart stopped. Because I instantly knew that it was the same painting,” said Antique Dealer Dan Van Auker.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
William De Kooning's 'Woman Ochre' returns to the UA Museum of Art after 37 yearsAfter all this time, the restored 'Woman Ochre” will be on display at the University of Arizona Museum of Art and open to the public beginning Oct. 8.
Read more »
Jury convicts Akron woman of killing another woman with scissors, knifeSummit County Court of Common Pleas Judge Alison Breaux then sentenced Paul to 15 years to life in prison.
Read more »
Regina woman sentenced to jail for giving toddler alcohol while babysittingJessica Rae Fehr was given an eight\u002Dmonth jail sentence for giving alcohol to a child she babysat in 2021.
Read more »
San Antonio's Top 10 ghosts and urban legends from La Llorona to the Ghost TracksFrom the Weeping Woman to the spirits of the Ghost Tracks, San Antonio is riddled with urban legends of the undead.
Read more »