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Lost and found masterpieces

World-famous paintings, historic artefacts, and irreplaceable jewels all have one thing in common: they can prove irresistible to crooks. 

From priceless artworks such as the Mona Lisa to the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, read on to uncover the incredible stories behind the missing treasures that were stolen and later returned, often in sensational circumstances.

All dollar amounts in US dollars and historic currency conversions correct for the time.

Alice Cattley

28 November 2024

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  • 30 November 2020

    There was also Cookham from Engelfield by Sir Stanley Spencer stolen in 2012 and found under a drug dealer’s bed in 2017.

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