Grand theft can also involve the theft of which of the following?

Grand theft typically involves the unlawful taking of property that exceeds a certain value threshold, which varies by jurisdiction but is often set at $750 or more in many states. In this context, the theft of commercially farmed animals meets this criteria, as these animals are not only valuable assets but also considered property in legal terms.

The key aspect of commercially farmed animals is that they can represent significant economic value, thus their theft would likely qualify as grand theft rather than a lesser charge like petty theft, which usually pertains to items of lower value.

In contrast, the other options do not meet the required criteria for grand theft in the same way. Paintings valued under a specified amount would fall below the threshold for grand theft. Individually owned fruit, which is likely of low monetary value, would also not qualify. Likewise, while items taken from residential properties can be stolen, they need to display a value that meets the grand theft criteria, which may not always be the case. Hence, commercially farmed animals stand out as the correct choice due to their significant value in a legal context of theft.