Chevy Chase and Chagall? Celebrity Art Crime


August 24, 2008 @ 6:28 PM
Written by Chelsea

It’s not just SNL and comedy that brings Chevy Chase, Amy Sedaris, and Jane Curtin together again.  Who knew that Marc Chagall, the Russan-French symbolist artist, would be coveted by all three?

It seems that Amy Sedaris’ beloved Chagall (about which she talks with impressive scholarly fervor — rock on, Amy Sedaris) was stolen from her house after a wild party for ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ in 2001.  Missing since then, it was discovered in original SNL cast member Jane Curtin’s daughter’s apartment.  Apparently, it was given to Jane Curtin by Chevy Chase, who apparently stole it at said party.  An annoyed Jane Curtin said she had no idea it was stolen, but “now that I think about it, it doesn’t surprise me. Chevy and I were never that close — but I never thought he’d try to set me up.”  Meanwhile Amy Sedaris can’t remember that he was even at the party, although she’s certainly happy to have it back.

The whole thing feels more than a little fishy to me, and there seem to be some key parts missing (what did Chevy Chase have to say about this…?) — but who knows.  Just goes to show you art crime is happening even on the celebrity level…

Original article at PR-Inside.com




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