Two Renoir paintings reportedly remain missing after French museum break-in
Four works were reportedly taken during a pre-dawn break-in at the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, with two later recovered from its gardens.
Four paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir were reportedly taken during a pre-dawn break-in at the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, southern France, according to Al Jazeera Global News.
The works were reported as being worth US$10.5 million, although the supplied report does not explain the basis of that valuation. The theft and valuation have not been independently confirmed in the material provided.
Two paintings were reportedly recovered from the museum’s gardens shortly after the break-in. They were identified as Coco Lisant and Portrait of Madame Pichon.
The two works reportedly still missing are Jeune fille au puits and Portrait of Madame Colonna Romano. The paintings were reportedly abandoned during the escape, according to retrieved historical context attributed to local authorities.
The differing accounts mean the incident is best described as four paintings reportedly taken, with two later reportedly recovered. Confirmation from French authorities remains outstanding.
