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Antonello Da Messina Art Stolen in Sicily | Oakland News
Four masterpieces by Renaissance genius Antonello da Messina vanished from Sicily’s MuMe museum during a security lapse on Italy’s holiday-packed Ferragosto—three panels from his famed San Gregorio Polyptych and a double-sided Virgin Mary and dead Christ panel. Considered iconic, these works are nearly impossible to sell legally, making them likely hidden assets for illicit operations. Authorities scrambled Sunday as the museum shut down, underscoring global art crime’s growing threat to cultural heritage—and why recovery is now a top priority. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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