Lex Boon's book De gestolen Van Goghs reveals a chilling record of art thefts, documenting 50 Van Gogh works stolen in 24 incidents since 1958. The most notorious theft occurred in 1991 at the Van Gogh Museum, where 20 masterpieces were taken by armed robbers. Following upgrades to security, few have succeeded since. Notably, two paintings have faced repeated thefts: Breton Women in the Meadow and Vase with Flowers, which resulted in significant close-downs of the museums involved. These incidents underscore persistent vulnerabilities in art security worldwide and the ongoing threat of art crime.
Since 1958, there have been 24 incidents leading to the theft of 50 Van Gogh paintings, drawings, and prints, a reflection of the ongoing global art crime.
The most serious theft occurred on April 14, 1991, when armed robbers stole 20 paintings from the Van Gogh Museum, including iconic works The Bedroom and Sunflowers.
Disturbingly, two Van Gogh paintings have been stolen twice, highlighting the vulnerabilities of art institutions and the persistent threat of art theft.
The Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum in Cairo was forced to close for over a decade after the theft of Vase with Flowers in 2010.
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