Two stolen Renoir paintings recovered in France, six suspects arrested

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-09 17:20:55 UTC

French authorities recovered two Renoir paintings stolen last month from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer and arrested six suspects.

Two Renoir paintings stolen from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on 8 September have been recovered, authorities said Friday. The works are Portrait of Madame Colonna Romano (1910) and Jeune fille au puits (1886). [1] [2] [3]

Thieves initially took four paintings but dropped two during their escape. Police arrested six suspects. Mayor Bryan Masson called the recovery an immense relief and said the paintings are part of the city's heritage. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Sources

1. France: Investigators recover 2 stolen Renoir paintings

   DW English · 2026-10-09 11:42:00 UTC · Full text

2. Two Renoir paintings stolen from French museum are recovered

   BBC World · 2026-10-09 12:05:12 UTC · Full text

3. Renoir paintings stolen from French Riviera museum recovered, six suspects arrested

   France 24 English · 2026-10-09 12:09:40 UTC · Full text

4. Paintings Stolen From Renoir Museum Are Recovered, Authorities Say

   NY Times · 2026-10-09 13:55:29 UTC · Summary only

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