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Van Gogh theft suspects nabbed in Egypt; painting still missing

Van Gogh theft suspects nabbed in Egypt; painting still missing

Egyptian authorities stopped two people suspected in the theft of a painting by Vincent Van Gogh, nabbing them just moments before they were to board a plane and flee the country, according to Egypt's official news agency, MENA.

 

Art thieves strike in Marseille

Art thieves strike in Marseille

Thieves steal a work by Picasso and other pictures - a day after a major art theft from a gallery in Paris.

 

Famous paintings stolen in Paris heist

Famous paintings stolen in Paris heist

Five paintings, reportedly including a Matisse and a Picasso, were stolen overnight from a Paris museum, the Paris mayor's office said Thursday.

 

Degas Work Stolen

A painting by the Impressionist master Edgar Degas has been stolen at an exhibition in Marseille.

 

Magritte painting stolen at gunpoint

A painting by the Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte was stolen from a small Brussels museum this morning by two armed men who rang the doorbell before putting a gun to the concierge's head.

 

Picasso book of sketches stolen from Paris museum

A red notebook of 33 pencil drawings by Pablo Picasso has been stolen from a specially locked glass case in the Paris museum that bears the painter's name, authorities said Tuesday.

 

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