TRIBECA — Police are asking for help in tracking down a 10-foot-long piece of Chinese artwork that's estimated to be worth anywhere between $19,000 to $32,000.
The painting — titled "Calming Freshness" by artist Harold Wong, who is also known as Huang Zhongfang — was stolen by a thief who intercepted its delivery to 321 Greenwich St. last month, police said.
The suspect pretended to be the building's superintendent and signed for the painting when the FedEx package arrived at the private residence about 9:30 a.m. on May 15, police said.
The painting, depicting a dreamy mountain landscape made from ink and paint, is signed and inscribed by the artist with several red seals.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS. The public can also submit tips by logging onto nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting tips to 274637(CRIMES), then entering TIP577.
