The Night 8 Cézannes were Stolen in Aix
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · InspireIt was back in August 1961, a long-forgotten incident, and thanks to local historian Alain Paire for sending details of this fascinating story.
The thieves climbed the garden walls then up the decorative ironwork of the façade to reach the first floor paintings.
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