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Gang steals French art in Zurich

An armed gang has stolen paintings by the Impressionists Cezanne, Degas, Van Gogh and Monet from a museum in Zurich, Swiss police say.

They say the robbery took place on Sunday and that the masterpieces are valued at more than $91m (£47m).

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7238470.stm

couple of days ago:

Picasso art stolen from gallery

Two paintings by Pablo Picasso have been stolen from a Swiss exhibition.

The artworks were stolen on Wednesday after closing time at the show of the artist's work in the small town of Pfaeffikon, near Zurich.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7234242.stm


Bummer is, if these pieces arent recovered, they are going to land up in some "collectors" place, never to be seen again, and lost forever to the greater art world. :(
 
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