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Business News/ Photos / History’s Top 10 Art Crimes

History’s Top 10 Art Crimes

Here, by estimated value, are the top 10 art crimes under investigation by the FBI. List compiled by Bloomberg.

Three men snatched the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911. Although it was recovered more than two years later, the theft remains the best-known art crime in history. Text: Bloomberg. All estimates according to FBI unless otherwise noted. AFP

1/10Three men snatched the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911. Although it was recovered more than two years later, the theft remains the best-known art crime in history. Text: Bloomberg. All estimates according to FBI unless otherwise noted. AFP

The oil painting by Renoir, Madeleine Leaning on Her Elbow with Flowers in Her Hair was stolen from a home in Houston on 8 Sept 2011. After recovery, the art collection was moved to a gallery. Estimated value: $1 million. FBI

2/10The oil painting by Renoir, Madeleine Leaning on Her Elbow with Flowers in Her Hair was stolen from a home in Houston on 8 Sept 2011. After recovery, the art collection was moved to a gallery. Estimated value: $1 million. FBI

A self-portrait by Frans van Mieris, entitled A Cavalier, was stolen from the New South Wales Art Gallery on 10 June 2007. Gallery director Edmond Capon holds a facsimile in this 2007 file photo. Estimated value: More than $1 million. AFP

3/10A self-portrait by Frans van Mieris, entitled A Cavalier, was stolen from the New South Wales Art Gallery on 10 June 2007. Gallery director Edmond Capon holds a facsimile in this 2007 file photo. Estimated value: More than $1 million. AFP

This violin made by Antonio Stradivari in 1727, the prized possession of renowned violinist Erica Morini, was reported stolen in October 1995. Stradivarius violins are considered the best ever made and are prone to thefts. Estimated value: $3 million. AP

4/10This violin made by Antonio Stradivari in 1727, the prized possession of renowned violinist Erica Morini, was reported stolen in October 1995. Stradivarius violins are considered the best ever made and are prone to thefts. Estimated value: $3 million. AP

Two Vanderbilt Whitney murals painted by Maxfield Parrish between 1912 and 1916 were cut out of their frames and stolen overnight from a West Hollywood, California, gallery in July 2002. Estimated value: $4 million. FBI

5/10Two Vanderbilt Whitney murals painted by Maxfield Parrish between 1912 and 1916 were cut out of their frames and stolen overnight from a West Hollywood, California, gallery in July 2002. Estimated value: $4 million. FBI

View of Auvers-sur-Oise, painted between 1879 and 1882 by Paul Cézanne, was stolen on 31 December 1999 from the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England. Estimated value: $4.5 million. FBI

6/10View of Auvers-sur-Oise, painted between 1879 and 1882 by Paul Cézanne, was stolen on 31 December 1999 from the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England. Estimated value: $4.5 million. FBI

Caravaggio’s Nativity with San Lorenzo and San Francesco was stolen in 1969 from the Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo, Sicily. The Mafia is widely believed to be responsible for the theft of this classic. Estimated value: $20 million. FBI

7/10Caravaggio’s Nativity with San Lorenzo and San Francesco was stolen in 1969 from the Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo, Sicily. The Mafia is widely believed to be responsible for the theft of this classic. Estimated value: $20 million. FBI

Van Gogh’s View of the Sea at Scheveningen (pictured here) and Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen, were stolen on 7 December 2002 from Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Estimated value: $30 million. FBI

8/10Van Gogh’s View of the Sea at Scheveningen (pictured here) and Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen, were stolen on 7 December 2002 from Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Estimated value: $30 million. FBI

Four valuable paintings: Dali’s The Two Balconies(pictured here), Matisse’s Luxembourg Gardens, Picasso’s The Dance and Monet’s Marine were stolen from Museu da Chacara do Ceu in February 2006. Estimated value: $45 million. FBI

9/10Four valuable paintings: Dali’s The Two Balconies(pictured here), Matisse’s Luxembourg Gardens, Picasso’s The Dance and Monet’s Marine were stolen from Museu da Chacara do Ceu in February 2006. Estimated value: $45 million. FBI

Thirteen pieces from Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, including five Degas paintings, three Rembrandts and a Vermeer (The Concert, pictured here) were stolen on 18 March 1990. Estimated value: $300 million.

10/10Thirteen pieces from Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, including five Degas paintings, three Rembrandts and a Vermeer (The Concert, pictured here) were stolen on 18 March 1990. Estimated value: $300 million.

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