Lost: Paintings near Gallo Center
Description
Hi, I lost a set of four paintings around 3:45 pm last Sunday near the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. I’d just left a downtown exhibit and wandered toward 11th Street when I realized they were missing. The frames are black and simple, about 18x24 inches each, and the paintings depict quiet landscapes in warm browns and greens. They were painted by my late aunt and mean a great deal to me; I carried them for comfort during a stressful move. I retraced my steps along I Street and nearby storefronts, hoping to spot a familiar frame, but I didn’t. If found, please return them to the Gallo Center or nearby staff.
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