Stolen Snuffboxes (including one from Royal Collection) Recovered after Fee Paid
October 30 2025
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Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
Following the high-profile thefts from the Louvre the other week, more news has broken in France regarding the recovery of artworks stolen from the Musée Cognacq-Jay back in November 2024. It appears that burglars, who smashed their way into glasses cases to take 7 snuffboxes including those on loan from the Royal Collection, V&A and the Louvre, have been paid off by the insurers to return the stolen works. Two other objects remain missing. Click on the link above to read more.
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