In 1978, a home burglary in Worcester, Massachusetts led to the theft of priceless artworks by Pissarro, Renoir, and Averkamp. For over four decades, these masterpieces remained missing, with no leads on their whereabouts—until now.
Recently, amateur art detective Clifford Schorer III made a groundbreaking discovery. While browsing online, he stumbled upon a pillow cover featuring Averkamp’s painting ‘Winter Sports’. This unexpected clue set him on a path to uncovering the location of the stolen masterpieces.
Schorer’s investigation highlights the power of persistence and the role amateur detectives can play in solving high-profile art crimes. His work has not only reignited hope for recovering lost masterpieces but has also raised awareness about the ongoing issue of art theft.
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