Multi-million dollar Warhol collection stolen in LA



LOS ANGELES - A collection of original Andy Warhol artwork worth millions of dollars has been stolen from a private collector's home in Los Angeles, police said Friday.
The collection -- which included 10 pieces made between 1977 and 1979 depicting famous athletes -- was discovered stolen from a home belonging to businessman Richard Weisman on September 3, police said.



Multi-million dollar Warhol collection stolen in LA
The theft was discovered by an employee, police said.
A reward of one million dollars is being offered for information leading to the recovery of the paintings, police said.
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Saturday, September 12th 2009
AFP
           


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