Investigations and Recoveries
WE ARE
Specialists in Art Theft, Damage, and Fraud Cases
With decades of experience as art crime special agents and prosecutors, our trusted and dedicated team is committed to investigating, recovering, and ultimately returning priceless fine art, antiques, and other cultural items to their rightful owners. We are best known for conducting complex investigations related to theft, fraud, money laundering and other types of art crime-related matters. Whether the crime happened five hours ago or 50 years ago, our world-class investigators will examine your case and take the necessary steps to recover your cultural assets or losses. Our principals are responsible for recovering more than 16,000 stolen, looted, or fake works of art and other cultural heritage, with an estimated market value over $500 million.
We understand you value discretion and privacy in matters of theft, fraud, recoveries, and legal compliance – so do we. That’s why you can trust Argus Cultural Property Consultants to deliver personalized, comprehensive and, most importantly, confidential results on your particular matter. With our expertise and record of success, we can ensure residential, museum, corporate, and government clients receive the highest level of service in safeguarding and preserving valuable art and cultural heritage assets.
Services We Offer
Theft Investigations
Our experienced team will conduct a thorough investigation (and work with local law enforcement when necessary) to recover your stolen or lost artworks and other cultural assets.
Damage Assessments
Using internationally recognized law enforcement standards, we thoroughly record damage to artworks, heritage sites, and other cultural property to enable your police report and insurance claim.
Fraud Investigations
If you feel you have been a victim of confidence scams, consignment fraud, or fakes and forgeries, our skilled team can investigate and recover your property or losses.
Recoveries
Trust our experts to investigate, arbitrate and recover cultural property stolen in the past, such as Nazi-looted art or cold cases.
NAGPRA & STOP Act
We assist Native American tribes to recover of their lost sacred items and guide institutions in their compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act.