Norfolk woman refuses to hand over 16th-century Italian painting identified as stolenA stolen 16th-century Madonna and Child painting has surfaced in the UK, with the current owner refusing to return it despite its stolen status.
Omni Transnational Looting Corp.Antiquities trafficking has evolved from simple forgery to complex networks involving fake auction houses and extensive criminal operations.
Member of a theft ring that stole works by Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock gets 8-year sentenceA Pennsylvania man was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a major art theft spanning over two decades.
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 to know about the Gardner Museum heist, 35 years laterThe Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist remains one of the most notorious unsolved cases in art theft history.
These 45 Mind-Blowing Photos Are Shaking Up My Concept Of Time And HistoryArt heists and concealment during wars highlight the historical struggles for cultural heritage preservation.
Norfolk woman refuses to hand over 16th-century Italian painting identified as stolenA stolen 16th-century Madonna and Child painting has surfaced in the UK, with the current owner refusing to return it despite its stolen status.
Omni Transnational Looting Corp.Antiquities trafficking has evolved from simple forgery to complex networks involving fake auction houses and extensive criminal operations.
Member of a theft ring that stole works by Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock gets 8-year sentenceA Pennsylvania man was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a major art theft spanning over two decades.
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 to know about the Gardner Museum heist, 35 years laterThe Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist remains one of the most notorious unsolved cases in art theft history.
These 45 Mind-Blowing Photos Are Shaking Up My Concept Of Time And HistoryArt heists and concealment during wars highlight the historical struggles for cultural heritage preservation.
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.
Two Men Found Guilty in Theft of $6 Million Gold ToiletTwo men convicted for the theft of an 18-karat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, with links to organized crime.
Man found guilty over 4.8m Oxfordshire gold toilet heistA man was found guilty of stealing a gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, highlighting art theft's impact on historical sites.
Gang guilty over 4.8m gold toilet heistA gang was convicted for the theft of a 4.8 million gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, highlighting significant ongoing issues with art theft.
Two found guilty in theft of Maurizio Cattelan's golden toiletTwo men were convicted for stealing Cattelan's gold toilet, emphasizing a planned heist and rapid disposal of the stolen item.
UK court finds men who stole $6 million gold toilet guiltyAn 18-karat gold toilet artwork by Maurizio Cattelan was stolen in 2019, and two accomplices have recently been convicted of the crime.
Two Men Found Guilty in Theft of $6 Million Gold ToiletTwo men convicted for the theft of an 18-karat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, with links to organized crime.
Man found guilty over 4.8m Oxfordshire gold toilet heistA man was found guilty of stealing a gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, highlighting art theft's impact on historical sites.
Gang guilty over 4.8m gold toilet heistA gang was convicted for the theft of a 4.8 million gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, highlighting significant ongoing issues with art theft.
Two found guilty in theft of Maurizio Cattelan's golden toiletTwo men were convicted for stealing Cattelan's gold toilet, emphasizing a planned heist and rapid disposal of the stolen item.
UK court finds men who stole $6 million gold toilet guiltyAn 18-karat gold toilet artwork by Maurizio Cattelan was stolen in 2019, and two accomplices have recently been convicted of the crime.
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.
How much is the art stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 35 years ago worth today?The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum robbery remains the largest art heist in history, with 13 stolen pieces still missing after 35 years.
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.
How much is the art stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 35 years ago worth today?The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum robbery remains the largest art heist in history, with 13 stolen pieces still missing after 35 years.
Member of museum theft ring sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing Warhol and Pollock worksA member of a theft ring was sentenced to eight years for stealing major artworks, including pieces by Warhol and Pollock.
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.
Member of museum theft ring sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing Warhol and Pollock worksA member of a theft ring was sentenced to eight years for stealing major artworks, including pieces by Warhol and Pollock.
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.
Metropolitan Museum repatriates ancient bronze griffin head that was stolen from Greek institutionThe Met is returning a stolen bronze griffin's head to Greece after its illegitimate acquisition.
Romanian prince wants Christie's to hand over $9M painting allegedly stolen by Nazi 'puppet' uncleA Romanian prince is suing Christie's for the return of a stolen El Greco painting worth $9 million.
Influencer demanded free painting and $200 for 'exposure' - artist responded with the ultimate clapbackInfluencers demand free products can sometimes exploit personal relationships, leading to conflict.
The Netherlands to return 113 Benin Bronzes to NigeriaThe Netherlands has returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, addressing historical injustices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.