POLICE have dismissed allegations that $15 million is missing from the estate of painter Pro Hart.

Hart, one of the nation’s most prolific artists, had a state funeral earlier this month. News Ltd newspapers said police were investigating the alleged disappearance of at least $15million from his estate, money that should have gone to his family.

Broken Hill Mayor Ron Page, a close friend of the family, could not confirm the allegations but said he was aware that a number of agents were selling Hart’s work overseas. He said the family was now recalling much of that work back from overseas. Superintendent Mick Goodwin, the Broken Hill officer investigating the case, said last night police would not be pursuing the claims at this stage.