Two armed men stole over a dozen pieces of art from a São Paulo exhibition featuring works by the French painter and other artists.
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Fabergé Winter Egg Sells for $30 Million, an Auction Record
Fabergé is believed to have produced 50 of the ornate eggs for Russia’s czars. The Winter Egg, sold on Tuesday, is considered one of the jewelry house’s greatest creations.
Aftershocks of an Art Crime Reverberate in Japan
At least four works by a famous convicted forger have been discovered in Japan. Transparency about the mistakes, however, has sparked as much curiosity as scandal.
Louvre Raising Ticket Prices for Non-European Visitors
From Jan. 14, visitors to the museum from outside the European Economic Area will pay 45 percent more for entry to help finance its ambitious renovation plan.
After the Louvre Heist, the Museum’s President Defends Her Tenure
In one of her very few interviews since the museum heist, Laurence des Cars said the plan would increase much-needed security, but critics say it is too focused on new construction.
Napoleon’s Brooch, Lost as He Fled Waterloo, Sells for $4.4 Million
The diamond-encrusted jewel, which the 19th-century French emperor wore on his hat, was lost along with other valuables as he retreated from his final battle.
The Mysterious ‘Louvre Detective’ Was a 15-Year-Old Passer-by
The photo of a dapper man in a fedora sparked many questions: Was the person real? A Sherlock Holmes-inspired detective on the case? Or just being very French?
The Mysterious ‘Louvre Detective’ Was a 15-Year-Old Passer-by
The photo of a dapper man in a fedora sparked many questions: Was the person real? A Sherlock Holmes-inspired detective on the case? Or just being very French?
The Netherlands Will Return Looted Pharoah-Era Artifact to Egypt
The 3,500-year-old artifact, likely stolen from Egypt during the Arab Spring in 2011 or 2012, was found at an elite European art fair in Maastricht.
Louvre Heist: What to Know About the Suspects and Investigation
Three of the four people whom the police believe carried out the theft have been arrested. But the jewelry is nowhere to be found.