Douglas Chrismas, founder of Los Angeles's Ace Gallery, found guilty of embezzlement
The longtime California art dealer is facing up to 15 years in prison
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The longtime California art dealer is facing up to 15 years in prison
Infamous art dealer Douglas Chrismas is facing up to fifteen years in prison after being convicted of embezzling more than $260,000 from the bankrupt estate of his Los Angeles gallery in 2016.
Douglas Chrismas, an internationally-known art dealer, was found guilty of embezzling more than $260,000 from the bankruptcy estate of Ace Gallery Los Angeles
At least $230,000 worth of art and ephemera is being offered to repay creditors in the gallery's 2013 bankruptcy
After a remarkable journey spanning several decades, Ace Gallery, is preparing for its momentous final auction of remaining original works. This aucti...