How Thieves Steal Millions in Stolen Art | Meet Art Detective Richard Ellis | PROFOUNDLY Pointless

Fine Art Detective Richard Ellis has spent the last 50 years recovering stolen art. We talk the biggest art thefts, what criminals really do with fine art and the one case he's still trying to solve.

00:00: How Common is Art Theft
05:20: How Criminals Sell Stolen Art
10:58: Becoming an Art Detective
11:48: Investigating Art Crime
14:35: Why Finding Stolen Art is So Difficult
19:05: Biggest Case of Art Theft
21:06: Smart and Dumb Criminals
25:46: The Isabella Steward Gardner Museum Theft

#art #arttheft #artheist #arthistory #profoundlypointless #exploresomethingnew #podcast

Profoundly Pointless is a podcast created by Nick VinZant. Each episode explores something new with a unique guest from a different side of life. Particle Physicists, Porn Stars, Deep Sea Explorers, Olympic Athletes, Money Launders, Furries, Cannabis Photographers, Sex Toy Designers and more all share their stories.

Then, in the Pointless part of the show, Nick is joined by lifelong friend and 2nd Grade Wrestling Champion John Shull to debate life’s biggest questions. Questions like, “Who are the Top 5 Steve’s of All Time”, "What's the Worst Line to Be Stuck In”, and "Which Actor is the Best Onscreen Runner.”

Together Profoundly Pointless explores the world through profound guests and pointless examinations of life’s little mysteries. Join us, Explore Something New and find out why Profoundly Pointless was nominated from Best Interview Podcast in both 2021 and 2022.

Get More of Profoundly Pointless

The Art Theft Detective: Chasing Millions in Stolen Art | Meet Richard Ellis | PROFOUNDLY Pointless

[annadickens]

I watched a doc on different heists and one was the Boston one. So crazy they still haven't found anything on it.

[Ian-kowh]

Incredibly engaging man, tells a great story, would love to sit in the pub with him and hear some off the record stories. Made me sort of wish my career consisted of fewer spreadsheets and a bit more international art crime investigation 😢😂

[MrMikk]

How is the views on this so low? What a great interview. Some great questions asked too