It Took A While
For more than three decades, Chief Brian Seastone had been looking into the theft of the painting. He knew, deep in his heart, that the case was going to be solved sooner or later. “I just had this feeling,” he said. “So, 32 years later I got to see the tears of joy and happiness as it really did come home.”
It Took A While
It Had To Undergo Authentication
They had to carefully examine the painting. In the end, they determined that it was authentic! Yes, the De Kooning was indeed the real deal. But the most surprising thing about it was that the Alters hung it behind the bedroom door for more than three decades. They made sure to hide it from the rest of the world. There was also evidence that pointed that they were the ones who stole it from the museum.
It Had To Undergo Authentication