# Lilli Petroli art theft in Oricola

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lilli-petroli-art-theft-in-oricola
> Updated: 2026-08-14T08:34:00.000Z. Sources: 64. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, a group of approximately ten thieves targeted the administrative offices of Lilli Petroli in Oricola, Italy. The thieves stole artworks from the private collection of Mauro Lilli, with an estimated value between €4 million and €5 million.

The stolen items include several pieces by Giacomo Manzù, such as the bronze sculpture ‘La Ballerina’, as well as bas-reliefs attributed to Pablo Picasso. Authorities, including the Carabinieri’s cultural heritage unit, are investigating the theft and reviewing forensic evidence to prevent the works from entering the international illicit art market.

## Claims

- The paintings were stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation on the night of March 22-23. (corroborated by 36 sources)
- The Carabinieri recovered three stolen paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse. (corroborated by 35 sources)
- The Cézanne is valued at 6 million euros, the Renoir at 3 million euros, and the Matisse at 20,000 euros. (corroborated by 32 sources)
- The recovered works are “Fish” by Renoir, “Still Life with Cherries” by Cézanne, and “Odalisque on the Terrace” by Matisse. (corroborated by 31 sources)
- The total value of the recovered paintings exceeds 9 million euros. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- The theft lasted less than three minutes. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- The theft is believed to have been carried out by a structured and organized gang. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Nine people of Moldovan origin are under investigation in connection with the theft. (corroborated by 8 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Carabinieri recover stolen Cézanne, Renoir, and Matisse paintings in Italy

Italian police have recovered three stolen paintings by Cézanne, Renoir, and Matisse, worth over 9 million euros, following a rapid heist at the Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma in March.

64 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-police-recover-stolen-czanne-renoir-and-matisse-paintings

### 2026-07-29: Lilli Petroli art theft in Oricola, Italy

A band of thieves stole €4‑5 million worth of artworks, including Manzù bronzes and Picasso bas‑reliefs, from Lilli Petroli in Oricola, Italy; police are investigating.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lilli-petroli-art-theft-in-oricola-italy

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