Russ Cochran of Russ Cochran’s Comic Art Auction has reported the theft of a rare 1908 Winsor McCay Little Nemo In Slumberland page from a well-known fine arts restoration firm in New York City.

Cochran said the theft, by a collector from New York whom he dubbed “Black Jack,” occurred when the collector misrepresented himself as the owner of the piece, which he is not.

“Black Jack then ‘sold’ the Nemo to a gallery in France. He received payment, but the gallery has not received the art. Since this collector has already done this to one person, he might very well try to do it to others, so I’m reaching out to inform not only my regular customer base but every collector and dealer I can contact to warn them,” Cochran said.

“If this particular Nemo is offered to you, please know that it is stolen. If you hear any information about its whereabouts, please contact me to me at russ@russcochran.com,” he said.