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Da Messina Masterpieces Stolen in Sicily | Salt Lake City News
Four masterpieces by Renaissance giant Antonello da Messina vanished from a Sicilian museum during peak summer holiday chaos, bypassing alarms and security—three panels from the San Gregorio Polyptych and a double-sided Virgin and Christ piece ripped from an armored case. Museum director Marisa Mercurio called it a devastating blow to art history, while the Italian government’s recent $15 million investment in another da Messina work only heightened global attention. Experts warn these iconic pieces are nearly impossible to sell legally, likely destined for shadowy criminal networks. The…
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