Stolen art mysteriously returned in SomervilleStolen artwork from a Somerville exhibit has been returned; suspect's identity is still being investigated.
Masked thief walked into Somerville exhibit and stole paintings, artist saysArt theft affects artists' accessibility and connection to the community.Leveille aims to make art affordable despite the disappointment of theft.The Somerville Open Studios exhibit faced disruption due to painted theft.
Stolen art mysteriously returned in SomervilleStolen artwork from a Somerville exhibit has been returned; suspect's identity is still being investigated.
Masked thief walked into Somerville exhibit and stole paintings, artist saysArt theft affects artists' accessibility and connection to the community.Leveille aims to make art affordable despite the disappointment of theft.The Somerville Open Studios exhibit faced disruption due to painted theft.
Collector Sues David Geffen to Reclaim a Sculpture Worth MillionsA collector is suing Geffen for the return of a Giacometti sculpture, claiming fraud by his former adviser.
Police hunt thieves who stole Frankie Dettori statue in smash and grab raid on Belgravia galleryA sculpture of jockey Frankie Dettori was stolen in a targeted theft from the Haynes Fine Art Gallery, ignoring other more valuable artworks.
Collector Sues David Geffen to Reclaim a Sculpture Worth MillionsA collector is suing Geffen for the return of a Giacometti sculpture, claiming fraud by his former adviser.
Police hunt thieves who stole Frankie Dettori statue in smash and grab raid on Belgravia galleryA sculpture of jockey Frankie Dettori was stolen in a targeted theft from the Haynes Fine Art Gallery, ignoring other more valuable artworks.
How many Van Goghs have been stolen-and where are they now?Art theft remains a significant issue, with Van Gogh's works being targeted multiple times since 1958.
Anger in Romania over theft of national treasures in heist at Dutch museumA daring heist at the Drents Museum resulted in the theft of Romania's ancient treasures, prompting a widespread investigation.
Collection of Salvator Mundi Museum in Brooklyn confirmed as safe after break-inSalvator Mundi's whereabouts remain unknown, while Salvator Barbi is safe in its museum despite a recent break-in.
How many Van Goghs have been stolen-and where are they now?Art theft remains a significant issue, with Van Gogh's works being targeted multiple times since 1958.
Anger in Romania over theft of national treasures in heist at Dutch museumA daring heist at the Drents Museum resulted in the theft of Romania's ancient treasures, prompting a widespread investigation.
Collection of Salvator Mundi Museum in Brooklyn confirmed as safe after break-inSalvator Mundi's whereabouts remain unknown, while Salvator Barbi is safe in its museum despite a recent break-in.
Omni Transnational Looting Corp.Antiquities trafficking has evolved from simple forgery to complex networks involving fake auction houses and extensive criminal operations.
Sometimes Evil Is Just Really, Really DumbThe Prometheus mosaic was illegally imported into the U.S. with forged documents, revealing challenges in art provenance and customs enforcement.
What do we (think we) know about the Celts? DW 01/21/2025The theft of Celtic gold coins highlights both the cultural significance of the find and the risks posed to historical artifacts.
How did an artist swap one of the British Museum's historic coins with a fake?An artist swapped a historic British coin from the British Museum for a fake to highlight the issue of items taken from other countries.
Italian police seize Etruscan princesses' treasures from suspected tomb raiders'Italian police uncovered Etruscan funerary treasures, including urns and sarcophagi, illegally excavated from tombs linked to ancient princesses.
A Rubens Returns to a German Castle, 80 Years After It Was StolenTreasure looted during World War II being returned to Friedenstein Castle in Germany.
Omni Transnational Looting Corp.Antiquities trafficking has evolved from simple forgery to complex networks involving fake auction houses and extensive criminal operations.
Sometimes Evil Is Just Really, Really DumbThe Prometheus mosaic was illegally imported into the U.S. with forged documents, revealing challenges in art provenance and customs enforcement.
What do we (think we) know about the Celts? DW 01/21/2025The theft of Celtic gold coins highlights both the cultural significance of the find and the risks posed to historical artifacts.
How did an artist swap one of the British Museum's historic coins with a fake?An artist swapped a historic British coin from the British Museum for a fake to highlight the issue of items taken from other countries.
Italian police seize Etruscan princesses' treasures from suspected tomb raiders'Italian police uncovered Etruscan funerary treasures, including urns and sarcophagi, illegally excavated from tombs linked to ancient princesses.
A Rubens Returns to a German Castle, 80 Years After It Was StolenTreasure looted during World War II being returned to Friedenstein Castle in Germany.
Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' are auctioned for $28 millionIconic ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' sold for $28 million at auction, highlighting their immense cultural and monetary value.
Expected guilty plea for man in 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers case postponed due to hospitalizationJerry Hal Saliterman's guilty plea hearing for hiding stolen ruby slippers was postponed indefinitely due to his hospitalization.
Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' are auctioned for $28 millionIconic ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' sold for $28 million at auction, highlighting their immense cultural and monetary value.
Expected guilty plea for man in 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers case postponed due to hospitalizationJerry Hal Saliterman's guilty plea hearing for hiding stolen ruby slippers was postponed indefinitely due to his hospitalization.
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins review a tense thriller from The Girl on the Train authorThe discovery of a human bone in an artwork leads to an investigation into the artist's past and deep-seated relationships.
Armed gang steal jewels worth millions from French museumA brazen heist at the Hieron Museum resulted in the theft of jewels worth millions, causing significant loss to national heritage.
Huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso uncovered in ItalyA major pan-European forgery network has been dismantled, involving fake artworks attributed to iconic artists, highlighting the scale of art forgery.
Man admits stealing Banksy artwork from galleryA man pleaded guilty to stealing a Banksy print valued at £270,000 due to financial struggles from a drug debt.
Shocking moment thief breaks into London gallery and steals Banksy artworkA thief broke into a London gallery and stole a Banksy painting, Girl With Balloon, in a brazen nighttime theft.
Fourth new Banksy artwork stolen in London hours after it appearedBanksy's latest animal-themed artwork in London was stolen shortly after display.
Another new Banksy has popped up in south London, and immediately been nickedBanksy's recent London street art includes animal themed stencils like a howling wolf, adding to his collection of wildlife artworks in the city.
Two charged after famous Banksy painting stolen from London galleryTwo men charged with burglary after Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon' was stolen and later recovered.
Huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso uncovered in ItalyA major pan-European forgery network has been dismantled, involving fake artworks attributed to iconic artists, highlighting the scale of art forgery.
Man admits stealing Banksy artwork from galleryA man pleaded guilty to stealing a Banksy print valued at £270,000 due to financial struggles from a drug debt.
Shocking moment thief breaks into London gallery and steals Banksy artworkA thief broke into a London gallery and stole a Banksy painting, Girl With Balloon, in a brazen nighttime theft.
Fourth new Banksy artwork stolen in London hours after it appearedBanksy's latest animal-themed artwork in London was stolen shortly after display.
Another new Banksy has popped up in south London, and immediately been nickedBanksy's recent London street art includes animal themed stencils like a howling wolf, adding to his collection of wildlife artworks in the city.
Two charged after famous Banksy painting stolen from London galleryTwo men charged with burglary after Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon' was stolen and later recovered.
Yves Bouvier should stand trial over stolen Picassos, court saysThe court has ruled that Yves Bouvier and Olivier Thomas will stand trial in connection with missing Picasso artworks.
Yves Bouvier to stand trial in Paris over stolen PicassosYves Bouvier and Olivier Thomas face trial for the disappearance of Picasso artworks, raising questions about art ownership and accountability.
Yves Bouvier should stand trial over stolen Picassos, court saysThe court has ruled that Yves Bouvier and Olivier Thomas will stand trial in connection with missing Picasso artworks.
Yves Bouvier to stand trial in Paris over stolen PicassosYves Bouvier and Olivier Thomas face trial for the disappearance of Picasso artworks, raising questions about art ownership and accountability.
Banana slug statue vanishes from California museum, cops say. 'We are devastated'A banana slug statue named Morris was stolen from a locked museum garden, prompting police to seek public assistance in its recovery.
Dutch Art Heist Ensnares Royal Warhol PortraitsAn art heist at the MPV Gallery resulted in the theft and damage of two Andy Warhol prints of reigning queens, causing significant concern.
Andy Warhol prints stolen and damaged in amateurish' Dutch gallery heistA botched art theft resulted in the loss of two Andy Warhol prints and significant damage to an art gallery in the Netherlands.
Netherlands: Thieves steal Warhol queens prints from gallery DW 11/01/2024Armed robbers damaged valuable Andy Warhol prints in a daring gallery heist, raising concerns about the safety of art exhibitions and theft in the art world.
'Everything went wrong': Warhol prints stolen and damaged in bungled Netherlands heistA botched robbery of Andy Warhol screenprints highlights the challenges and risks associated with art theft.
Dutch Art Heist Ensnares Royal Warhol PortraitsAn art heist at the MPV Gallery resulted in the theft and damage of two Andy Warhol prints of reigning queens, causing significant concern.
Andy Warhol prints stolen and damaged in amateurish' Dutch gallery heistA botched art theft resulted in the loss of two Andy Warhol prints and significant damage to an art gallery in the Netherlands.
Netherlands: Thieves steal Warhol queens prints from gallery DW 11/01/2024Armed robbers damaged valuable Andy Warhol prints in a daring gallery heist, raising concerns about the safety of art exhibitions and theft in the art world.
'Everything went wrong': Warhol prints stolen and damaged in bungled Netherlands heistA botched robbery of Andy Warhol screenprints highlights the challenges and risks associated with art theft.
Self-Styled "AI Artist" Furious That People Are "Blatantly Stealing My Work"Jason Allen's inability to copyright his AI-generated artwork highlights the ongoing copyright challenges and irony in AI-generated art.
Churchill photo stolen in Canada discovered in ItalyThe original portrait of Churchill, 'The Roaring Lion', was recovered after being stolen and replaced with a fake for over a year.
Churchill, Abducted From Canada, Is Found Glowering in ItalyThe recovery of Yousuf Karsh's stolen Churchill portrait shows the challenges of art theft and international recovery efforts.
A Famous Churchill Portrait, Stolen in Canada and Found in ItalyThe original portrait of Winston Churchill stolen from Fairmont Chateau Laurier has been located in Italy, leading to its expected return.
Famous Winston Churchill portrait stolen from a Canada hotel is found in Italy after two-year huntThe Roaring Lion portrait of Winston Churchill was recovered after being stolen over two years ago and sold to an unsuspecting Italian buyer.
Churchill photo stolen in Canada discovered in ItalyThe original portrait of Churchill, 'The Roaring Lion', was recovered after being stolen and replaced with a fake for over a year.
Churchill, Abducted From Canada, Is Found Glowering in ItalyThe recovery of Yousuf Karsh's stolen Churchill portrait shows the challenges of art theft and international recovery efforts.
A Famous Churchill Portrait, Stolen in Canada and Found in ItalyThe original portrait of Winston Churchill stolen from Fairmont Chateau Laurier has been located in Italy, leading to its expected return.
Famous Winston Churchill portrait stolen from a Canada hotel is found in Italy after two-year huntThe Roaring Lion portrait of Winston Churchill was recovered after being stolen over two years ago and sold to an unsuspecting Italian buyer.
Renoir Stolen in '74 Returned to Museum In Brooklyn by Mail (Published 1976)A stolen Renoir painting was returned anonymously and in good condition after 19 months.
Where is Salvator Mundi? In storage in Geneva apparentlySalvator Mundi remains undisplayed since its sale, currently in Geneva, while plans for a future museum in Riyadh are underway.
Art Student Pulls Off a (Very Brief) Coin Heist at the British MuseumThe artist replaced a 17th-century British coin with his replica, questioning the museum's display of objects with contested provenance.
Four men to stand trial over theft of 4.8 million gold toilet from Blenheim PalaceFour men to stand trial over the theft of a gold toiletArtist Maurizio Cattelan's mischievous stunts in the art world
Lost treasures: The world's most wanted artworks DW 06/04/2024Long-lost art treasures generate fascination and speculation globally, with some stolen masterpieces remaining missing for decades.
'A little masterpiece': Titian's youthful canvas of 'The Rest on the Flight into Egypt', goes for auction at Christie'sTheft of Titian's 'The Rest on the Flight into Egypt' in 1995 at Longleat House has a captivating history, now set for sale at Christie's.
Titian Renaissance painting found at London bus stop set to sell for up to 25millionA stolen Renaissance painting by Titian, The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, will be auctioned and is expected to fetch up to $25 million.