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Stolen works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse discovered in Italy

Italian police have found three valuable paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse that were stolen in March.

17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Stolen works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse discovered in Italy — Archive photoPhoto: Dornac · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Italian police have discovered three paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse that were stolen from a museum in the northern part of the country in March. The total value of the works is estimated at over $10.4 million.

According to reports from ANSA, a Moldovan has been apprehended in connection with the art theft. The artworks were found in Italy after their theft, advancing the investigation.

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