From Robb Report · Hikmat Mohammed for ARTnews · · 40s
Two Renoir Paintings Recovered in French Museum Heist
Two stolen Renoir paintings worth $10.5m were recovered after a pre-dawn raid in southern France.
In brief
Two stolen Renoir paintings worth $10.5m were recovered after a pre-dawn raid in southern France. Two Renoir paintings worth $10.5 million were recovered by local authorities in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, following a theft. Originally reported by Robb Report.
Two Stolen Renoir Paintings
Two Renoir paintings worth $10.5 million were recovered by local authorities in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France.
Mayor Bryan Masson's Statement
Mayor Bryan Masson, a far-right National Rally member, called the paintings 'part of our city's history, cultural heritage, and Auguste Renoir's legacy.'
“part of our city's history, our cultural heritage and the legacy Auguste Renoir left to Cagnes-sur-Mer”
Recovery Details
The paintings were taken during a pre-dawn raid in southern France where the Renoir Museum is located.
In short
Two Renoir paintings worth $10.5 million were recovered by local authorities in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, following a theft.
