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Da Messina Masterpieces Stolen in Sicily | Dover News
Four masterpieces by Renaissance genius Antonello da Messina vanished from Sicily’s MuMe museum on Ferragosto, just before midnight — including panels from his famed San Gregorio Polyptych and a double-sided Pietà. The theft, timed during Italy’s biggest holiday, has stunned the art world, especially as da Messina’s global profile soared after the Italian government spent $15 million to buy his “Ecce Homo” in March. Experts warn these iconic works are nearly impossible to sell legally, likely destined for the criminal underworld. With no arrests or clues yet, recovery seems uncertain — but…
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