Event
Three works by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina, valued at up to €80 million, were stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily. Police are investigating the theft.
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Italian authorities launch investigation after three works valued at up to €80 million were stolen from a museum in Messina, days after the recovery of other significant artworks.
Background
Three works by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina, valued at up to €80 million, were stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily. Police are investigating the theft.
Fact cards
Key entities: Messina, Sicily, Antonello da Messina, Museo Regionale, Polittico di San Gregorio.
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260817-sicilian-museum-hit-by-%E2%82%AC80-million-art-theft | published 2026-08-17T13:20:15.000Z | primary source | France 24 International | Primary source for the theft details and valuation. | Retrieved context (SAM