DENVER—A county court judge has reduced bond for a woman accused of attacking a famous painting at Denver’s new Clyfford Still Museum from $20,000 to $5,000 after a defense attorney argued she was not a risk to the community.
Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey charged 36-year-old Carmen Tisch with criminal mischief after she was accused of scratching, punching and leaning against a painting valued at more than $30 million. Officials say it will cost about $10,000 to restore the painting.
Tisch stood in leg irons Friday as the prosecution told the judge she endangered museum visitors and employees. Her mother, Mary Thompson, said her daughter is an alcoholic.
Still is credited with pioneering the abstract expressionism movement. The Clyfford Still Museum, which is dedicated to Still’s work, opened in November.
