Thieves who broke into the Renoir Museum in the south of France escaped with two paintings, having dropped two others as they fled the building.
The value of the works has been estimated €9 million - but what are they worth now?
Were the theives steeling to order? And if not what are they going to do with them?
In a world where provenance dictates price, who would buy a stolen peice of art by one of the most famous, collectible painters?
The theft is just the latest in a series of high profile art thefts. In March 2026, an organised crime gang stole a Renoir, Matisse and a Cezanne from a private museum in Italy while possibly the most audacious heist happened last year when theives broke into the Louvre in Paris and made away with jewellery worth €9.5 million.
Art crime investigator and historian Arthur Brand explains the planning, execution and aftermath of this audacious heist.
Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Andrew McNair.
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