"The three stolen paintings are minor works from the three masters. Renoir's painting, for example, is very beautiful, but, within the context of the foundation as a whole, it isn't among the most important works."
"Art thefts can indeed be carried out for ransom requests, and this heist could potentially follow that pattern."
Thieves stole three paintings worth millions from the Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma, Italy, on March 22-23. The stolen works include Renoir's "Fish," Cézanne's "Still Life with Cherries," and Matisse's "Odalisque on the Terrace." The heist was executed in under three minutes, with thieves escaping through the museum gardens. The museum suspects an organized gang was involved, and the theft follows a trend of high-profile art heists in Europe. An art expert noted the stolen pieces are minor works within the museum's collection.
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