Washington: A decades-old theft report discovered by police in the US\ could be the clue that links a piece of artwork purchased for $7 to a costly Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting that was stolen from the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) in 1951. The report dated Nov 17, 1951 describes Renoir's "On the Shore of the Seine", as a "river scene in pink and blue". It confirms that the painting was stolen from the museum, and notes that police found no evidence of forced entry. The case has never been solved.
A Virginia woman purchased a painting that matches the description in a box of junk at a West Virginia flea market two years ago, and had the piece valued by The Potomack Company auction house this summer. Experts there confirmed it was the Renoir masterpiece "On the Shore of the Seine", worth up to $100,000, and found that the frame contained a plaque with the famous painter's name on it.
Where the artwork came from was a mystery, and the owner - who has not publicly revealed her name - made plans to sell it at an auction scheduled for Saturday. But an investigation by The Washington Post this week found the Impressionist painting may have been stolen from the BMA. The Washington Post reporter also discovered evidence that the painting was on loan to the museum from 1937 until 1951 from an art collector named Saidie May, whose ex-husband bought the painting in 1926 from a Paris
12:01 PM, Oct 01, 2012
Chennai: The renovation work on the Anna Arch at Arumbakkam would begin from September 26. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa at the Secretariat on Monday. During the discussions, the Chief Minister advised the officials about the renovation measures to be undertaken to safeguard the Arches, a landmark in the city. The Arches were to be removed on September 3...
02:04 PM, Sep 25, 2012
Bangalore: Following the diamond jubilee celebrations in June this year, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly will now be witnessing a major renovation work adding a new and modern touch to the majestic two storeyed assembly hall of the Vidhana Soudha. Speaking to City Express, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker, KG Bopaiah said, The works including civil, electrical and installation of audio-video systems will be completed by December end and the renovated...
01:56 PM, Sep 25, 2012
New Delhi: Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Wednesday justified the expenditure amounting to Rs 35 lakh on renovating two toilets in Yojana Bhawan saying it was within the budget. Montek said there was nothing wrong in the upgradation of toilets. "This is under the Planning Commission renovation work and within the budget. This is a decision taken by the administration. There is nothing wrong, we have tried...
03:43 PM, Jun 06, 2012
New Delhi: The Planning Commission has issued a statement slamming the reports of wasteful expenses on renovating two toilets in Yojana Bhawan calling it a routine maintenance and upgradation. The Planning Commission also said that the toilets being renovated are for the public and not for senior officials. "The toilets being repaired or renovated are public toilet blocks and not private toilets for senior officials or members," the Planning commission...
02:00 PM, Jun 06, 2012
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heres good news for the city-zens of Thiruvananthapuram. The Kalabhavan theatre at Vazhuthacaud will be closed soon, but for a good cause; for, it will get a thorough makeover in the coming months. Kalabhavan will be the first among the ten theatres owned by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) to undergo renovation this year. Cine buffs would soon be able to enjoy a new movie experience here...
10:22 AM, Apr 02, 2012
CHENNAI: The Prince of Arcot, Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, has appealed to Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to restore the historic Chepauk Palace that suffered heavy damage following a fire on Monday. The historic structure, grand Chepauk Palace, known as Kalas Mahal, which suffered massive damage due to the fire which broke out on Monday should be restored to its original glory, a statement from the Prince read. He appealed to...
08:27 AM, Jan 18, 2012
The aircraft, a vintage plane built in the 1950's crashed in a fireball at a show in West Virginia on Saturday. ...
12:33 PM, Sep 18, 2011
Reno: The death toll rose to nine on Saturday in an air race crash in Reno as investigators determined that several spectators were killed on impact as the 1940s-model plane appeared to lose a piece of its tail before slamming like a missile into a crowded tarmac. Moments earlier, thousands had arched their necks skyward and watched the planes speed by just a few hundred feet off the ground before...
08:05 AM, Sep 18, 2011
Reno: A vintage World War II-era fighter plane plunged into the grandstands on Friday during a popular annual air show, killing at least three people, injuring more than 50 spectators and creating a horrific scene strewn with body parts and smoking debris. The plane, flown by an 80-year-old pilot, spiraled suddenly out of control and appeared to disintegrate upon impact. Bloodied bodies were spread across the area as people tended...
07:52 AM, Sep 17, 2011
Kochi: The Durbar Hall Ground in the heart of the city will get a facelift soon. The works to renovate the ground will begin after Onam. Out of the Rs 1.35 crore that has been sanctioned for the work, Rs 68 lakh will be sanctioned next week. "The Durbar Hall Ground will be raised to international standards," said Tourism Minister AP Anil Kumar during his visit to the ground. The...
02:11 AM, Sep 08, 2011
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan received a rousing reception by fans. ...
01:16 AM, Feb 15, 2009
Plastic sheets, paint jobs - the Olympic host is concealing decrepit buildings. ...
01:55 AM, Aug 17, 2008
The 27-year-old tested positive for EPO having undergone the test on July 31. ...
12:06 PM, Aug 11, 2008
At 16 years, Tadd Fujikawa is the youngest professional golfer. ...
01:25 PM, Aug 04, 2007
Even the simplest of renovations can add to the load of the building, say authorities. ...
08:38 PM, Jul 19, 2007
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi gave a final “go ahead” to the Rs 2000 crore plan of setting up 2 new world-class airports. ...
08:16 PM, May 22, 2007
Now in ruins, Sharada Temple in Pak occupied Kashmir had been a site of a Buddhist university in ancient times. ...
09:47 PM, May 02, 2007
The bungalow collapsed when construction and renovation of the basement of the structure was in progress. ...
09:40 PM, Mar 13, 2007
The Great Eastern Hotel is all set to get a makeover as Bharat Hotels decides to rebuild it into a 5-star deluxe pr ...
11:07 PM, Nov 09, 2006
