Two recovered Renoir paintings appear slightly damaged
Two stolen Renoir paintings worth up to 10 million euros were recovered in Marseille after being found hidden behind a wall. Although six suspects have been arrested, the artworks sustained damage, including a torn canvas, and must now undergo restoration.
Two stolen Renoir paintings have been recovered in Marseille after being discovered hidden behind a concrete wall. Authorities found the artworks on October 8, exactly one month after the initial theft occurred. While police launched a large-scale investigation and arrested six suspects in connection to the crime, the works themselves suffered some damage during their time missing.
According to Marseille prosecutor Nicolas Bessone, one painting sustained a tear in the canvas, while the other only suffered damage to its frame. The pieces, which have an estimated combined value of eight to 10 million euros, have been transported to the Interdisciplinary Center for the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage in Marseille for necessary repairs. The French Ministry of Culture confirmed that the paintings will be returned to the museum once the restoration process is successfully completed.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
