Miller said a former museum curator was in utter disbelief and elated when she told her the painting was recovered. Painting cut out of frame in heistPolice have said a man and woman were the sole visitors the day the painting was stolen. Nancy Odegaard, a conservator with the University of Arizona, leads the authentication process for the recovered painting. The museum also plans to bring in a de Kooning expert to examine the painting for further authentication. "And to actually be here in this moment in time for everybody is really, really emotional and exciting."

Source: CBC News August 12, 2017 22:07 UTC