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Police recover stolen Matisse artworks in São Paulo
Eight works by Henri Matisse, stolen in 2025, have been recovered by the São Paulo Civil Police.
The Civil Police of the state of São Paulo announced the recovery of eight works by French artist Henri Matisse. The pieces, which belong to the Jazz series, were stolen on the last day of an exhibition in December 2025.
Investigations suggest that the gang responsible for the theft specializes in art thefts. The total value of the recovered works exceeds 160,000 euros, reflecting their artistic and financial significance.
The recovery of the works took place on Thursday, the 13th, when authorities managed to locate the pieces that had been taken from a library in the city.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the robbery and the response of the involved gang. The case highlights the growing concern over the security of artworks in exhibitions and institutions in Brazil.
These Matisse works, recognized worldwide, are a significant part of cultural and artistic heritage, and their recovery is seen as an important step in the fight against art trafficking and theft.