August, 2009 25.08.09 Pariàs Picasso Museum Closes for Renovations. 20.08.09 More than ever, the seemingly sexy world of art crime is basking in the spotlight. In the last few months alone 20.08.09 PARIS3ƒ4Earlier this year, Christie's massive sale of items from the collection of late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, auction house owner Pierre Bergé 20.08.09 NEW YORK3ƒ4As if Sotheby?s 87 percent drop in profits in the second fiscal quarter, announced Tuesday,