The Art Loss Register

The world’s largest database of stolen art

Experts around the world use our services to check the provenance of items before they buy or handle them and to record items they own or that have been lost to maximise their chances of recovery. Learn more.

Recovered: Cézanne Bouilloire et Fruits

Recovered: Cézanne Bouilloire et Fruits

The Cézanne was one of seven paintings stolen from a private residence in Boston in 1978, and recovered as part of the Bakwin Case.

Recovered: Chamberlains Worcester Vase

Recovered: Chamberlains Worcester Vase

Recovered by the ALR after being stolen from Berkeley Castle in May 1999.

Recovered: Rare seventeenth-century medallion

Recovered: Rare seventeenth-century medallion

This rare seventeenth-century medallion was illegally removed from a public collection in Gotha, Germany amidst the aftermath of World War Two.

Recovered: Assyrian Gypsum

Recovered: Assyrian Gypsum

In July 2002, The Art Loss Register was approached to search an ancient relief of Near Eastern origin.

Recovered: Pair of Marcus Stone paintings

Recovered: Pair of Marcus Stone paintings

ALR's work with Sothebys

ALR's work with Sothebys

ALR's work with Public Catalogue Foundation

ALR's work with Public Catalogue Foundation

ALR's work with Christies

ALR's work with Christies

Recovered: Roman Marble Head

Recovered: Roman Marble Head

ALR's work with Insurers

ALR's work with Insurers

ALR's work with Provincial Auction Houses

ALR's work with Provincial Auction Houses

ALR's work with Law Enforcement

ALR's work with Law Enforcement

Services

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  • Searching

    Request a search of the Art Loss Register’s database to discover whether an item has been registered as missing, fake or stolen. Learn more

  • Loss Registration

    Report the theft or loss of an artwork or valuable item to the Art Loss Register for registration on the database. Learn more

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We are simply overjoyed to have the painting back in the family and can't thank the Art Loss Register enough for their excellent work on the case.

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The heirs of Major General Sheffield

Company registered in England and Wales. Registration Number: 02455350

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