Carabinieri recover stolen Cézanne, Renoir, and Matisse paintings in Italy

art theft recovery Carabinieri Magnani Rocca Foundation Paul Cézanne Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Italian Carabinieri have recovered three valuable paintings stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma during a heist on the night of March 22-23. The recovered works include “Still Life with Cherries” by Paul Cézanne, valued at approximately 6 million euros, “Fish” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, valued at 3 million euros, and “Odalisque on the Terrace” by Henri Matisse, valued at 20,000 euros. The total estimated value of the recovered pieces exceeds 9 million euros.

The theft was described as a highly organized and professional operation, with thieves reportedly entering the museum and completing the robbery in less than three minutes. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities focusing on a structured gang. Reports indicate that nine individuals of Moldovan origin are under investigation in connection with the crime, with five suspects specifically identified as having participated in the theft.

The Magnani Rocca Foundation is a significant private art collection in Italy, housing works by masters such as Dürer, Rubens, and Goya. The recovery follows a series of high-profile art thefts across Europe.

Entities

Carabinieri · Fondazione Magnani Rocca · Henri Matisse · Magnani Rocca Foundation · Parma · Paul Cézanne · Pierre-Auguste Renoir

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[● 31 SOURCES] The recovered works are “Fish” by Renoir, “Still Life with Cherries” by Cézanne, and “Odalisque on the Terrace” by Matisse. srnnews.com · www.fanpage.it · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it · nuevolaredo.tv · www.italianotizie24.it · +26 more
[● 14 SOURCES] The theft lasted less than three minutes. srnnews.com · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it · nuevolaredo.tv · www.aktuality.sk · www1.folha.uol.com.br · +9 more
[● 32 SOURCES] The Cézanne is valued at 6 million euros, the Renoir at 3 million euros, and the Matisse at 20,000 euros. srnnews.com · www.fanpage.it · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it · www.italianotizie24.it · focoinformativo.site · +26 more
[● 36 SOURCES] The paintings were stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation on the night of March 22-23. srnnews.com · www.fanpage.it · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it · www.italianotizie24.it · www.artepassante.it · +30 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The theft is believed to have been carried out by a structured and organized gang. srnnews.com · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it · nuevolaredo.tv · focoinformativo.site · mymotherlode.com · +5 more
[● 35 SOURCES] The Carabinieri recovered three stolen paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse. srnnews.com · www.fanpage.it · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it · www.italianotizie24.it · www.cmjornal.pt · +29 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The theft was completed in less than three minutes. srnnews.com · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it · www.aktuality.sk · focoinformativo.site · www.stilemargherita.it · +7 more
[● 21 SOURCES] The recovered works include 'Fish' by Renoir, 'Still Life with Cherries' by Cézanne, and 'Odalisque on the Terrace' by Matisse. srnnews.com · www.fanpage.it · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it · www.italianotizie24.it · www.dire.it · +15 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Nine people of Moldovan origin are under investigation in connection with the theft. www.reggionline.com · gr.euronews.com · www1.folha.uol.com.br · www.aydinlik.com.tr · cafef.vn · +3 more
[● 15 SOURCES] The total value of the recovered paintings exceeds 9 million euros. www.artepassante.it · www.aktuality.sk · collezionare.com · www.stilemargherita.it · www.dire.it · +10 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The theft was carried out by a structured and organized gang. focoinformativo.site · www.stilemargherita.it · hnonline.sk · www.digitaljournal.com · nuevolaredo.tv · +1 more