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What would the purpose of cutting pictures out of frames be?

• gaws 4y ago
  Some of those pictures could be the only copies. Losing them could be devastating, depending on the person.
  • jszymborski 4y ago
    Of course, I understand their value to the homeowner, but I fail to see what value they might have to a burglar.
    • gaws 4y ago
      A random act of cold and calculated malice, or the burglars know the homeowner and wanted to destroy as much property as possible.
    • themadturk 4y ago
      Cutting paintings from frames allow them to be rolled up and be easily transported (much less obtrusive or easy to spot compared to a picture in a frame). They can then be fenced like other merchandise.
• sema4hacker 4y ago
  To look for things hidden between pictures and backings.