Twenty-seven years ago seven paintings were stolen from Michael Bakwin’s home. “The thieves took a Cézanne, two Soutines, a Vlaminck, a Utrillo and two works by the French painter Jean Jansen. Despite a police investigation the works did not resurface until 1999.” Then a negotiation ensued, deals were made, and though the Cezanne was returned, the others are now in dispute…