The theft of the Renoir paintings from a regional museum comes 11 months after thieves broke into the Louvre Museum and stole French crown jewels worth nearly $100 million.
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The theft of the Renoir paintings from a regional museum comes 11 months after thieves broke into the Louvre Museum and stole French crown jewels worth nearly $100 million.
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I always wonder about heists like this. Those involved, the thieves as well as those who buy the goods can't exactly flaunt their glory. Surely it's a feat but then what. Eventually they'll get caught and I just hope the treasures aren't ruined. I adore Renoir's work.Simply adore the peace it brings
The following book was a fascinating read. Addresses your questions about the thieves and the recovery efforts. Highly recommended.
This @gqmagazine.bsky.social article does a deep dive into one art thief’s motivation and methods: www.gq.com/story/secret...
In real life, a lot of artworks are poorly guarded. In the recent heist at Vienna’s MAK, thieves were able to smash the glass over the display with a hammer small enough to carry into the museum, lift the 623-diamond collier, and make their way out of the large museum without the doors being barred.