Catherine Foster
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New Book “The Grave Robber”
Read more: New Book “The Grave Robber”We are proud to announce the new book by Argus Cultural Property Consultants founder and managing director Tim Carpenter. The Grave Robber: The Biggest Stolen Artifacts Case in FBI History and the Bureau’s Quest to Set Things Right The unbelievable true story of how one man stole tens of thousands of priceless artifacts and human remains…
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Art Crime Investigation Overseen by Argus CPC Founder Recognized by the Archaeological Institute of America
Read more: Art Crime Investigation Overseen by Argus CPC Founder Recognized by the Archaeological Institute of AmericaThe largest cultural property case ever investigated by the FBI’s Art Crime Team has been acknowledged by the Archaeological Institute of America with its 2025 Outstanding Public Service Award. Argus CPC founder and managing director Tim Carpenter led the FBI’s recovery of over 7,000 items from the rural Indiana property of Don Miller, who spent…
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Argus CPC Talks Stolen Paintings and Convictions for FBI Retired Case File Review Podcast
Read more: Argus CPC Talks Stolen Paintings and Convictions for FBI Retired Case File Review PodcastArgus CPC partner Geoffrey Kelly recently sat down with retired FBI agent, author and podcaster Jerri Williams to discuss his investigation of Robert Mardirosian for possession of stolen art and the recovery, over 30 years after the crime occurred, of a Paul Cézanne painting valued at $29 million and other artwork stolen during the largest…
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Is Your Collection a Target? The Growing Threat of Vandalism by Activists
Read more: Is Your Collection a Target? The Growing Threat of Vandalism by ActivistsBy now, most of us have seen these images. A pair or small group of environmental activists stage a protest in front of a high-profile painting, artifact, or historic monument. Some splash it with paint, soup, or cake. Many glue their hands to the front of the artwork directly or to the protective glass; others…
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