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Antonello Da Messina Art Heist in Sicily | Greenville News
A brazen heist stole four priceless Renaissance masterpieces by Antonello da Messina from Sicily’s MuMe museum—three panels from the San Gregorio Polyptych and a Pietà—valued at 70–80 million euros. The thieves, who bypassed alarms and guards during a holiday blackout, even left two stolen panels behind as they fled, showing chilling precision. Museum officials are heartbroken, calling the loss a blow to Sicilian identity. Experts warn the artworks’ fame makes them nearly impossible to sell legally, likely destined for criminal use instead. Investigators raced to collect evidence Sunday as…
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