Published: Thursday 30th November 2017
A bust of Matisse’s daughter, stolen from a Swiss museum 25 years ago, and now recovered In 1906, the celebrated artist Henri Matisse created a bronze sculpture of his young daughter Marguerite, who was the subject of so many of his works. The piece is particularly interesting as it was made during the early years […]
Published: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Rolex GMT Master ‘Eye of the Tiger’ watch, valued at £13,500, stolen from Swiss Time Machine in London in 2016 and identified two months later by the Watch Register when offered for sale with 50 others stolen ones PRESS RELEASE: JULY 2017 “The assistance provided by the Art Loss Register continues to be of great investigative value to police […]
Published: Monday 25th September 2017
With watch thefts on the rise, from organised smash-and-grabs with gangs on mopeds, to opportunistic pilfering in clubs, gyms and hotels, the Watch Register’s role in providing some peace of mind for enthusiasts is increasing since its creation as part of the Art Loss Register in 2014. Revolution spoke with Katya Hills, Client Development Manager & Managing Director […]
Published: Thursday 27th July 2017
The works were recovered by the Spanish police following a tip-off from the Art Loss Register PRESS RELEASE The discovery of three stolen portraits by Francis Bacon has made international headlines over the past week. The paintings had been stolen from the private residence of José Capelo in Madrid in June 2015, […]
Published: Wednesday 12th July 2017
The Art Loss Register identified the work on sale last year and it has now been returned to Poland PRESS RELEASE, APRIL 2017 A ceremony was held at the National Museum of Warsaw in April to mark the return of ‘Rough sea with ships’ by Simon de Vlieger. The work was stolen during the Warsaw […]