Argus Cultural Property Consultants
@arguscpc.bsky.social
Global risk management firm specializing in the protection and preservation of fine art, antiquities, antiques, high-end collectibles, and heritage sites.
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The recent Louvre theft proves one thing: Prestige does not equal protection. Read why this heist must be a turning point for museums to prioritize security, adopt new technology, and build robust crisis plans.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The recent Louvre theft proves one thing: Prestige does not equal protection. Read why this heist must be a turning point for museums to prioritize security, adopt new technology, and build robust crisis plans.
arguscpc.com/louvre-museu...
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🖼️COMING SOON: An expert discussion featuring the AC's Tess Davis, @arguscpc.bsky.social, and
@transparencyusa.bsky.social.
Rogue Galleries: Tackling Illicit Finance in US Art Markets
⏰November 17, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
📍Hudson Institute/Online
→ Register here: www.hudson.org/preview-link...
@transparencyusa.bsky.social.
Rogue Galleries: Tackling Illicit Finance in US Art Markets
⏰November 17, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
📍Hudson Institute/Online
→ Register here: www.hudson.org/preview-link...
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
🖼️COMING SOON: An expert discussion featuring the AC's Tess Davis, @arguscpc.bsky.social, and
@transparencyusa.bsky.social.
Rogue Galleries: Tackling Illicit Finance in US Art Markets
⏰November 17, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
📍Hudson Institute/Online
→ Register here: www.hudson.org/preview-link...
@transparencyusa.bsky.social.
Rogue Galleries: Tackling Illicit Finance in US Art Markets
⏰November 17, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
📍Hudson Institute/Online
→ Register here: www.hudson.org/preview-link...
We are honored that Argus partner KT Newton was invited to be a keynote speaker at a forum to commemorate International Day Against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property in Mexico City. Live stream starts today at 12:00h here: www.facebook.com/ArchivoGener...
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We are honored that Argus partner KT Newton was invited to be a keynote speaker at a forum to commemorate International Day Against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property in Mexico City. Live stream starts today at 12:00h here: www.facebook.com/ArchivoGener...
Learn the fascinating backstory of Argus partner KT Newton, a highly-experienced attorney who prosecuted art crime cases for a decade.
Need legal advice concerning your collection? Turn to Argus for deep knowledge, discretion and a trusted partner.
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Need legal advice concerning your collection? Turn to Argus for deep knowledge, discretion and a trusted partner.
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Protecting the Past
As a biology major at William & Mary, Karen Tomlinson "KT" Newton ’77 never imagined herself investigating a major art crime case involving 2,000-year-old terracotta sculptures from China. Now she is one of the foremost experts in cultural property law and acquisition.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Learn the fascinating backstory of Argus partner KT Newton, a highly-experienced attorney who prosecuted art crime cases for a decade.
Need legal advice concerning your collection? Turn to Argus for deep knowledge, discretion and a trusted partner.
magazine.wm.edu/online-exclu...
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Need legal advice concerning your collection? Turn to Argus for deep knowledge, discretion and a trusted partner.
magazine.wm.edu/online-exclu...
www.arguscpc.com
More than 1,000 artifacts — including Native American baskets, jewelry and historic objects — were stolen from the Oakland Museum of California’s off-site storage facility on October 15 in the middle of the night.
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
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'A brazen act': More than 1,000 artifacts stolen in Bay Area museum heist
The FBI Art Crime Team is investigating the theft with local police.
www.sfgate.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
More than 1,000 artifacts — including Native American baskets, jewelry and historic objects — were stolen from the Oakland Museum of California’s off-site storage facility on October 15 in the middle of the night.
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
After the Louvre jewel theft, global media asked Argus for analysis. Watch some of the clips:
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October 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
After the Louvre jewel theft, global media asked Argus for analysis. Watch some of the clips:
arguscpc.com/entertainment/
arguscpc.com/entertainment/
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Just a few days ago we did a podcast on art theft. And then the Louvre gets robbed in Paris
"Thieves steal jewels of 'incalculable' value in seven-minute heist at Louvre museum in Paris"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
"Thieves steal jewels of 'incalculable' value in seven-minute heist at Louvre museum in Paris"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
October 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Just a few days ago we did a podcast on art theft. And then the Louvre gets robbed in Paris
"Thieves steal jewels of 'incalculable' value in seven-minute heist at Louvre museum in Paris"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
"Thieves steal jewels of 'incalculable' value in seven-minute heist at Louvre museum in Paris"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
Argus founder and managing director Tim Carpenter recounts one of the most extraordinary and unsettling cases in the history of art theft. Have a listen!
Former FBI agent Tim Carpenter joins Chris to discuss "The Grave Robber"—the FBI’s biggest stolen artifacts case.
Podcast available via links below 👇👇👇
🎧 Audio: pod.fo/e/33dcbf
🎥 YouTube: youtu.be/ocW9TgUT0u0
Podcast available via links below 👇👇👇
🎧 Audio: pod.fo/e/33dcbf
🎥 YouTube: youtu.be/ocW9TgUT0u0
October 16, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Argus founder and managing director Tim Carpenter recounts one of the most extraordinary and unsettling cases in the history of art theft. Have a listen!
Anthony van Dyck's "Soldier on Horseback" was stolen from the Christ Church Picture Gallery at the @ox.ac.uk University of Oxford in March 2020. Anyone with information should come forward. #StillMissingArt #ArtCrime
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October 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Anthony van Dyck's "Soldier on Horseback" was stolen from the Christ Church Picture Gallery at the @ox.ac.uk University of Oxford in March 2020. Anyone with information should come forward. #StillMissingArt #ArtCrime
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A missing masterpiece, a multi-million dollar payout, and a lesson for all museums. See how the loss of a Fernand Léger painting highlights the crucial importance of inventory control. #ArtCrime #Museums #CollectionsManagement arguscpc.substack.com/p/argus-news...
October 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A missing masterpiece, a multi-million dollar payout, and a lesson for all museums. See how the loss of a Fernand Léger painting highlights the crucial importance of inventory control. #ArtCrime #Museums #CollectionsManagement arguscpc.substack.com/p/argus-news...
We were proud to participate in the #NCCPP2025 National Conference on Cultural Property Protection in Washington, DC this week. Our thanks to Smithsonian Office of Protection Services and Dylan Garon for inviting our founder Tim Carpenter to speak on #ArtCrime and his new book "The Grave Robber."
September 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We were proud to participate in the #NCCPP2025 National Conference on Cultural Property Protection in Washington, DC this week. Our thanks to Smithsonian Office of Protection Services and Dylan Garon for inviting our founder Tim Carpenter to speak on #ArtCrime and his new book "The Grave Robber."
Can you help solve a 30-year-old art mystery? ️ "The White Duck," a masterpiece by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, was stolen from Houghton Hall and is still missing. Learn more about the painting and the theft: arguscpc.com/still-missin... #ArtCrime #StillMissingArt #MissingPainting #ArtHistory
September 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Can you help solve a 30-year-old art mystery? ️ "The White Duck," a masterpiece by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, was stolen from Houghton Hall and is still missing. Learn more about the painting and the theft: arguscpc.com/still-missin... #ArtCrime #StillMissingArt #MissingPainting #ArtHistory
Help find missing art! 🚨 Three Christmas cards by famed Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis were stolen from a home in Halifax in November 2024. Learn the story about the theft and this fascinating artist: arguscpc.com/still-missin... #MaudLewis #ArtCrime #StillMissingArt @artgalleryns.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Help find missing art! 🚨 Three Christmas cards by famed Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis were stolen from a home in Halifax in November 2024. Learn the story about the theft and this fascinating artist: arguscpc.com/still-missin... #MaudLewis #ArtCrime #StillMissingArt @artgalleryns.bsky.social
Safeguard your collection! 🛡️ Argus Newsletter #5 provides expert advice on how to protect & preserve art, antiquities, & other cultural objects from vandalism by activists. Essential reading for museums & institutions! open.substack.com/pub/arguscpc... #ArtSecurity #CulturalHeritage #MuseumSecurity
July 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Safeguard your collection! 🛡️ Argus Newsletter #5 provides expert advice on how to protect & preserve art, antiquities, & other cultural objects from vandalism by activists. Essential reading for museums & institutions! open.substack.com/pub/arguscpc... #ArtSecurity #CulturalHeritage #MuseumSecurity
Still missing for 30 years: Arbit Blatas' Self Portrait. This 74x54.5" oil painting, stolen with over 200 other works in 1995 from NYC, is a crucial piece by the renowned School of Paris artist. Do you have info? #ArtCrime #StillMissingArt arguscpc.com/still-missin...
July 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Still missing for 30 years: Arbit Blatas' Self Portrait. This 74x54.5" oil painting, stolen with over 200 other works in 1995 from NYC, is a crucial piece by the renowned School of Paris artist. Do you have info? #ArtCrime #StillMissingArt arguscpc.com/still-missin...
Congrats to the team at @thunderbaypolice.bsky.social for doggedly pursuing this case. The art market is rife with fraud. Buyers should ask lots of questions about provenance/ownership history & inspect any documentation with a critical eye before purchasing.
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/27/n...
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/27/n...
Key player in Norval Morrisseau forgery ring pleads guilty
James White, a prominent member in the vast network, pleaded guilty to forgery and trafficking
www.theartnewspaper.com
June 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Congrats to the team at @thunderbaypolice.bsky.social for doggedly pursuing this case. The art market is rife with fraud. Buyers should ask lots of questions about provenance/ownership history & inspect any documentation with a critical eye before purchasing.
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/27/n...
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/27/n...
Excited to share that Argus founder Tim Carpenter will be speaking at the National Conference on Cultural Property Protection this September! Tim will offer an inside look at the risks, challenges, and investigative work surrounding art & #culturalproperty crime. More info:
natconf.si.edu #NCCPP2025
natconf.si.edu #NCCPP2025
June 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Excited to share that Argus founder Tim Carpenter will be speaking at the National Conference on Cultural Property Protection this September! Tim will offer an inside look at the risks, challenges, and investigative work surrounding art & #culturalproperty crime. More info:
natconf.si.edu #NCCPP2025
natconf.si.edu #NCCPP2025
AI can be a critical tool for protecting priceless collections of art, antiquities and other cultural property. If you are a security professional, collections manager, or estate manager, you don't want to miss this free event! Register now:
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June 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
AI can be a critical tool for protecting priceless collections of art, antiquities and other cultural property. If you are a security professional, collections manager, or estate manager, you don't want to miss this free event! Register now:
www.eventbrite.com/e/guard-your...
www.eventbrite.com/e/guard-your...
Another example of why provenance should be taken seriously by collectors if they want to avoid buying a fake:
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/04/t...
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/04/t...
June 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Another example of why provenance should be taken seriously by collectors if they want to avoid buying a fake:
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/04/t...
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/04/t...
Uncovering an artwork's "provenance" is vital. It's the documented history of ownership, ensuring authenticity, value, and ethical acquisition. For collectors & institutions, robust provenance safeguards against fraud and legal issues. arguscpc.com/what-is-prov... #CollectionsManagement
June 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Uncovering an artwork's "provenance" is vital. It's the documented history of ownership, ensuring authenticity, value, and ethical acquisition. For collectors & institutions, robust provenance safeguards against fraud and legal issues. arguscpc.com/what-is-prov... #CollectionsManagement
Join us in New York City on June 24 to talk #AI and #museumsecurity. This event is free and organized by Art Sentry and Axis Communications. Did we mention there will be demos? Register here:
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June 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Join us in New York City on June 24 to talk #AI and #museumsecurity. This event is free and organized by Art Sentry and Axis Communications. Did we mention there will be demos? Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/guard-your...
www.eventbrite.com/e/guard-your...
Excited to announce that now through June 7, pre-orders for "The Grave Robber" by Argus founder Tim Carpenter is 55% off for Audible members. Act now to cash in on this incredible deal!
June 4, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Excited to announce that now through June 7, pre-orders for "The Grave Robber" by Argus founder Tim Carpenter is 55% off for Audible members. Act now to cash in on this incredible deal!
Our #StillMissing series is taking a summer vacation this month. We will be back in July with another thrilling tale of #artcrime! In the meantime, check out some of our previous posts:
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June 3, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Our #StillMissing series is taking a summer vacation this month. We will be back in July with another thrilling tale of #artcrime! In the meantime, check out some of our previous posts:
arguscpc.com/still-missin...
arguscpc.com/still-missin...
arguscpc.com/still-missin...
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Early 20th century guestbook of classical music impresarios Hermann and Louise Wolff was stolen from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra sometime between 2002 and 2022. Have you seen it? buff.ly/4k6BFpA #StillMissing #artcrime
May 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Early 20th century guestbook of classical music impresarios Hermann and Louise Wolff was stolen from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra sometime between 2002 and 2022. Have you seen it? buff.ly/4k6BFpA #StillMissing #artcrime
Real art crime is no Hollywood fantasy! Argus founder and managing partner Tim Carpenter discusses the dark world of stolen masterpieces & looted antiquities. Learn how OSINT & tech are now crucial in recovery efforts & protecting our shared cultural heritage. www.osintcombine.com/oc-podcast-s...
May 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Real art crime is no Hollywood fantasy! Argus founder and managing partner Tim Carpenter discusses the dark world of stolen masterpieces & looted antiquities. Learn how OSINT & tech are now crucial in recovery efforts & protecting our shared cultural heritage. www.osintcombine.com/oc-podcast-s...