Art Theft in Texas

The Austin American-Statesman is reporting the theft of 8 Picasso paintings along with four other paintings. The story is bid odd, as the theft was on June 23 and reported, but noted that only one Picasso was missing. It was later reported that the 11 other paintings were missing, but they were on load from NY and LA galleries for an exhibit in the Austin, Texas home. According to the report, the items were not insured.

The article states West Lake Hills police said this week that no arrests have been made and that the case is under investigation. Art thefts are uncommon for the department.

The Picasso, a black and white circus scene from the artist's 347 Series, which Borinstein says she has owned for years, hung on the wall above her nightstand.

The art was not insured, Borinstein said.

"I have no hopes of getting them back," she said.

A burglar or burglars entered her home during the day while she was away, she said.

"It had to be someone who knew me, knew my house and possibly knew my habits," she said of the thieves.

She is offering a reward for information about the theft, anonymous or not, and is considering hiring a private investigator.

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