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Miami Herald
28-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Art worth $50K found in the trash, but owner doesn't want it back, officials say
Artwork found in the trash was identified as one of five paintings stolen from a Canadian gallery in 2021, officials said. Officers responded to a break-in at a gallery in Edmonton at about 3 a.m. on Dec. 6, 2021, where a business owner told them several items had been 'disturbed' and later reported several pieces of art missing, a spokesperson for the Edmonton Police Department told McClatchy News. Police found a half-hammer welded to a metal pipe that they believed was used to pry the gallery door open, according to a May 26 Art Recovery International post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Art Recovery identified the recovered artwork as 'Untitled, Watercolour & Ink on Paper' by Jean-Paul Riopelle — a painter and sculptor regarded as one of Canada's most significant artists of the 20th century. The business owner notified auction houses, galleries, museums and international organizations watching for stolen art, but no suspects were found, and the investigation was suspended, police said. According to Art Recovery International, the possessor said he found the artwork in the trash and put it in his closet for four years before trying to sell it in New York. Chris Marinello, CEO of Art Recovery International, told McClatchy News the possessor agreed May 10 to release the work to the insurance company 'unconditionally' after seeing a police report that confirmed the work was stolen. The work was worth between $50,690 to $57,932 in 2022, Marinello said. Three days prior to getting this work back, another artwork — 'Buste de femme,' by Alfred Pellan — was recovered in Canada after 32 years, he said. That work was stolen from a private collector in Montreal in 1993 and found at BYDealers auction house, when it showed up in the Interpol database of stolen artworks, he said. 'We were very pleased to see the Canadian dealer doing due diligence and cooperating fully with our organization,' Marinello said about the Pellan. 'We were also very pleased to get cooperation from the Canadian police, who confirmed the theft and provided a limited copy of the original police report.' What happens next? After artworks are recovered, Art Recovery International offers the works back to the insured owners, but if they don't want it back then the insurance company will sell it, he said. In both of these recovered art cases, the owners or next of kin said they didn't want it back, he said. This happens occasionally when 'top dollar' was paid by the insurance company when the artwork was originally stolen, and it's possible the value of the work has decreased, Marinello said. 'That's when you usually find people declining to pay back the insurance company, and they say, 'Well, we're just happy with the insurance proceeds we've had all these years. You can keep it,'' he said.
Euronews
12-03-2025
- Euronews
Meet Serik Akshulakov, Kazakhstan's Pioneer in Neurosurgery
Italian art lovers want the return of a stolen Renaissance painting but its English owner is refusing. ADVERTISEMENT In 1973, 'Madonna and Child' by Antonio Solario was stolen. The 16th century Renaissance-era painting was taken from the civic museum in the town of Belluno in the Dolomite mountains of northern Italy. While it's not known exactly who stole the painting, it was later bought by Baron de Dozsa, who brought it back to his Tudor manor house in Norfolk, England. 'Madonna and Child' has been on Interpol's stolen art database ever since the incident, despite it being known that the painting is in the possession of the late baron's ex-wife, Barbara de Dozsa. Christopher Marinello, a lawyer who is an expert in returning stolen artworks, has vowed to return the painting to Belluno, where his family has roots. 'I have a family connection to this region, and I decided I was going to stick my 2 cents' in and interfere,' said Marinello, whose company Art Recovery International has helped track down works by artists including Henri Matisse and Henry Moore and return them to their rightful owners. But in this quest, he has so far been frustrated. Marinello said that de Dozsa has declined to give up the painting, despite telling him 'she never really liked it.' 'She doesn't hang it – it reminds her of her ex-husband,' he said. "Madonna and Child" by Italian painter Antonio Solari AP Photo Marinello said the painting's rediscovery began when Barbara de Dozsa tried to sell it through an auction house in England a few years ago, and it was recognized as a stolen artwork. The local police force, Norfolk Constabulary, was called in but eventually returned the painting to de Dozsa. Reportedly, UK judicial authorities instructed them to return the artwork because 'several years have passed and there has been no response from Italian authorities in relation to the investigation.' Norfolk police said they are not currently investigating the case. Paintings by Solario, who worked across Italy in the early 16th century, have sold at auction for several hundred thousand dollars. Marinello estimated the 'Madonna and Child' is probably worth less than £100,000 pounds (€119,000). 'It's not a Rembrandt,' he said, but added: 'It has a value beyond its monetary value. Solario was from the area so it's very important to the people of Belluno.'
Euronews
12-03-2025
- Euronews
Why a British owner refuses to return a stolen Renaissance painting
Italian art lovers want the return of a stolen Renaissance painting but its English owner is refusing. ADVERTISEMENT In 1973, 'Madonna and Child' by Antonio Solario was stolen. The 16th century Renaissance-era painting was taken from the civic museum in the town of Belluno in the Dolomite mountains of northern Italy. While it's not known exactly who stole the painting, it was later bought by Baron de Dozsa, who brought it back to his Tudor manor house in Norfolk, England. 'Madonna and Child' has been on Interpol's stolen art database ever since the incident, despite it being known that the painting is in the possession of the late baron's ex-wife, Barbara de Dozsa. Christopher Marinello, a lawyer who is an expert in returning stolen artworks, has vowed to return the painting to Belluno, where his family has roots. 'I have a family connection to this region, and I decided I was going to stick my 2 cents' in and interfere,' said Marinello, whose company Art Recovery International has helped track down works by artists including Henri Matisse and Henry Moore and return them to their rightful owners. But in this quest, he has so far been frustrated. Marinello said that de Dozsa has declined to give up the painting, despite telling him 'she never really liked it.' 'She doesn't hang it – it reminds her of her ex-husband,' he said. "Madonna and Child" by Italian painter Antonio Solari AP Photo Marinello said the painting's rediscovery began when Barbara de Dozsa tried to sell it through an auction house in England a few years ago, and it was recognized as a stolen artwork. The local police force, Norfolk Constabulary, was called in but eventually returned the painting to de Dozsa. Reportedly, UK judicial authorities instructed them to return the artwork because 'several years have passed and there has been no response from Italian authorities in relation to the investigation.' Norfolk police said they are not currently investigating the case. Paintings by Solario, who worked across Italy in the early 16th century, have sold at auction for several hundred thousand dollars. Marinello estimated the 'Madonna and Child' is probably worth less than £100,000 pounds (€119,000). 'It's not a Rembrandt,' he said, but added: 'It has a value beyond its monetary value. Solario was from the area so it's very important to the people of Belluno.'
The Independent
11-03-2025
- The Independent
Norfolk woman refuses to hand over stolen 16th-century Italian painting
A 16th-century painting stolen more than 50 years ago has been found — and is now at the centre of a custody battle between a widow in Norfolk and a small Italian museum. 'Madonna and Child' by Antonio Solario was taken in 1973 from the civic museum in the town of Belluno in the Dolomite mountains of northern Italy. Sometime later it was bought by Baron de Dozsa and taken to his Tudor manor house in eastern England, according to Christopher Marinello, a lawyer who specialises in recovering stolen and looted artworks. It is now in the possession of Barbara de Dozsa, his former wife. Marinello has vowed to return the painting to Belluno, where his family has roots. 'I have a family connection to this region, and I decided I was going to stick my 2 cents' in and interfere,' said Marinello, whose company Art Recovery International has helped track down works by artists including Henri Matisse and Henry Moore and return them to their rightful owners. But in this quest, he has so far been frustrated. Marinello said Tuesday that de Dozsa has declined to give up the painting, despite telling him 'she never really liked it.' 'She doesn't hang it – it reminds her of her ex-husband,' he said. De Dozsa did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Marinello said the painting's rediscovery began when Barbara de Dozsa tried to sell it through an auction house in a few years ago, and it was recognised as a stolen artwork. The local police force, Norfolk Constabulary, was called in but eventually returned the painting to de Dozsa. The force told the AP it had been advised by authorities to give the artwork back because 'several years have passed and there has been no response from Italian authorities in relation to the investigation.' Norfolk police said they are not currently investigating the case. Paintings by Solario, who worked across Italy in the early 16th century, have sold at auction for several hundred thousand dollars. Marinello said the 'Madonna and Child' is probably worth less than £100,000. 'It's not a Rembrandt,' he said, but added: 'It has a value beyond its monetary value. 'Solario was from the area so it's very important to the people of Belluno.'
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A painting stolen from an Italian museum is found in England, but its new owner wants to keep it
LONDON (AP) — A 16th-century painting stolen more than 50 years ago has been found — and is now at the center of a custody battle between a widow in England and a small Italian museum. 'Madonna and Child' by Antonio Solario was taken in 1973 from the civic museum in the town of Belluno in the Dolomite mountains of northern Italy. Sometime later it was bought by Baron de Dozsa and taken to his Tudor manor house in eastern England, according to Christopher Marinello, a lawyer who specializes in recovering stolen and looted artworks. It is now in the possession of Barbara de Dozsa, the late baron's ex-wife. Marinello has vowed to return the painting to Belluno, where his family has roots. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. 'I have a family connection to this region, and I decided I was going to stick my 2 cents' in and interfere,' said Marinello, whose company Art Recovery International has helped track down works by artists including Henri Matisse and Henry Moore and return them to their rightful owners. But in this quest, he has so far been frustrated. Marinello said Tuesday that de Dozsa has declined to give up the painting, despite telling him 'she never really liked it.' 'She doesn't hang it – it reminds her of her ex-husband,' he said. De Dozsa did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press. Marinello said the painting's rediscovery began when Barbara de Dozsa tried to sell it through an auction house in England a few years ago, and it was recognized as a stolen artwork. The local police force, Norfolk Constabulary, was called in but eventually returned the painting to de Dozsa. The force told the AP it had been advised by U.K. judicial authorities to give the artwork back because 'several years have passed and there has been no response from Italian authorities in relation to the investigation.' Norfolk police said they are not currently investigating the case. Paintings by Solario, who worked across Italy in the early 16th century, have sold at auction for several hundred thousand dollars. Marinello said the 'Madonna and Child' is probably worth less than 100,000 pounds ($128,000). 'It's not a Rembrandt,' he said, but added: 'It has a value beyond its monetary value. 'Solario was from the area so it's very important to the people of Belluno.'
