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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

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

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

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

Recovered: Pair of Marcus Stone paintings

ALR's work with Sothebys

ALR's work with Public Catalogue Foundation

ALR's work with Christies

Recovered: Roman Marble Head

ALR's work with Insurers

ALR's work with Provincial Auction Houses

ALR's work with Law Enforcement

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We provide a wide range of services for the art community. Below are the most common services suitable for everyone.

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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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The return of Dr. Peter Turner's bust to its rightful place at St. Olave's is a cause for great celebration... We are deeply grateful to the Art Loss Register for their diligent and generous efforts on our behalf.

The Reverend Oliver Ross, Rector of St. Olave Hart Street

The Château de Versainville recovers important tapestry
18 Jun 2014
PRESS RELEASE
16 Apr 2014

The world’s largest database of stolen art

Services For Everyone

We provide a wide range of services for the art community. Below are the most common services suitable for everyone.

The return of Dr. Peter Turner's bust to its rightful place at St. Olave's is a cause for great celebration... We are deeply grateful to the Art Loss Register for their diligent and generous efforts on our behalf.

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