A closer look at some of the missing artworks.

(Episode: Myrtle Beach, Hour 2)

Posted 2.25.2012

Belle on Souriant
Oil by Alfred J. Munnings, 1932. 39" X 36". $1,000,000 retail.
Souriant III
Oil by Alfred J. Munnings, 1932. 30" X 22". $300,000 retail.
Study of Belle & Horse
Oil by Alfred J. Munnings, 1932. $200,000 - $250,000 retail.
Hobcaw House Front
Oil by Louis Aston Knight. 9" X 13". $1,000 - $3,500 retail.
Bellefield Front
Watercolor by Louis Aston Knight, 1936. 9" X 13". $1,000 - $3,500 retail.
A Dock in a River
Watercolor by Louis Aston Knight. $1,000 - $3,500 retail.
Female Wild Turkey
Original drawing by John James Audubon. Engraved by W.H. Lizars. 30" X 42". $125,000 retail.
Barred Owl
Original drawing by John James Audubon. Engraved by R. Havell, Jr., 1828. Large size. $50,000 retail.
Mallard Ducks
Original drawing by John James Audubon. Engraved by R. Havell, Jr., 1834. Large size. $125,000 retail.
Mocking Bird
Original drawing by John James Audubon. Chromatography by J. Bien, 1860. Large size. $15,000 retail.
Pair of Pin Tailed Ducks
Original drawing by John James Audubon. Engraved by R. Havell, Jr., 1834. Large size. $75,000 retail.
Male Wild Turkey
Original drawing by John James Audubon. Engraved by W.H. Lizars. 30" X 42". $200,000 retail.
Carolina Parrot
Original drawing by John James Audubon. Chromatography by J. Bien. $15,000 retail.

Date of Incident	Circa 2003
Owner	The Belle W. Baruch Foundation
Location	Hobcaw Barony, Georgetown, SC
Missing	Paintings by Alfred J. Munnings and Louis Aston Knight; John J. Audubon prints
Status	Ongoing
Case Summary	In July of 2003, several artworks were discovered to be missing from two buildings at Hobcaw Barony, the former estate of Belle W. Baruch. Belle was the daughter of well-known financial hotshot and presidential advisor, Bernard Baruch. There is a $25,000 reward being offered by The Belle W. Baruch Foundation for information leading to the return of the items.
Resources	Online: Hobcaw Barony www.fbi.gov www.gcsheriff.org Phone: The Belle W. Baruch Foundation (843) 546-4623

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