Abstract composition painting signed Natan Isaevich Altman (1889–1970), framed, stained under glass, approximately 9¼ by 7 inches.
:Time & Again, an auction gallery, recently reported the theft of two pieces of merchandise, an abstract painting and a pen and ink drawing, which were both apparently taken from the auctioneer's premises between March 9 and 15. The Linden police department is investigating both reported thefts.
The abstract painting by Natan Isaevich Altman (1889–1970) was purchased by an eBay bidder on March 9 and was to be shipped on March 11 when it was discovered missing.
The work measures approximately 9¼ by 7 inches and is framed with a stain under glass. It is valued at between $2,000 and $3,000.
The pen and ink drawing, with a value between $1,000 and $2,000, is a Nineteenth Century portrait of Alexander I, done in India ink and measuring approximately 10 by 12 inches, framed, 6¾ by 8½ inches unframed. It is dated May 13, 1814, verso, and there is an English poem written underneath the portrait.
Nineteenth Century portrait of Alexander I, India ink, approximately 10 by 12 inches, framed, 6¾ by 8½ inches, unframed, dated May 13, 1814, en verso, English poem written underneath portrait.
A reward is being offered for these items' return, Anyone having information about either of these items is asked to contact Time & Again Auction Gallery at 800-290-5401 or the Linden Police Department at 908-474-8500, referencing incident reports #8010699 for the abstract painting and #8013703 for the pen and ink portrait.
