Summary of Anthony M. Amore & Tom Mashberg's Stealing Rembrandts

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#1 The myth of the Dr. No art heist is that a rich and sophisticated thief has commissioned a museum robbery, and that the art ends up in his private lair. In reality, art theft is typically committed by common criminals associated with local crime rings. The most common misconception about art theft is that it is committed by a rich and sophisticated thief. In reality, art theft is typically committed by petty offenders involved in a variety of thievery.

#2 The myth of the Dr. No art heist is that a rich and sophisticated thief has commissioned a museum robbery, and that the art ends up in his private lair. In reality, art theft is typically committed by petty offenders involved in a variety of thievery.

#3 The myth of the Dr. No art heist is that a rich and sophisticated thief has commissioned a museum robbery, and that the art ends up in his private lair. In reality, art theft is typically committed by petty offenders involved in a variety of thievery.

#4 The myth of the Dr. No art heist is that a rich and sophisticated thief has commissioned a museum robbery, and that the art ends up in his private lair. In reality, art theft is typically committed by petty offenders involved in a variety of thievery.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Sep 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9798350000924

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Insights on Anthony M. Amore & Tom Mashberg's Stealing Rembrandts

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The Dr. No Fallacy, which states that a rich criminal masterminds and commissions art thefts, is a myth. In reality, art theft is committed by common criminals associated with local crime rings.

#2

The art world is full of intrigue, and when art is stolen, there is an almost irresistible desire to add high drama to the situation. This was the case with the theft of Goya’s Wellington from the National Gallery in London in 1965.

#3

The first version of the story you hear is often wrong. Many in the security industry embrace the axiom The first version of the story you hear is always wrong. works by Rembrandt have not been spared this knee-jerk hype.

#4

Art theft is as old as art itself, and has been committed by many different countries and individuals. The Nazis stole art from France, Italy, and other countries during World War II.

#5

Art theft is a difficult crime to stop. It is too easy, and too potentially lucrative. Fine arts, jewels, and antiques always appreciate in value. The international Art Loss Register, which maintains a private database of artistic loot, records 170,000 missing pieces around the world.

#6

Art and artifacts are never sold for money, so the public cannot attach a dollar value to them. But art heists are still considered a victimless crime, as no one can ever get their money back.

#7

The public has a negative view of super-affluent owners of great art, but they also envy and hate them. There is little hope that art