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When Art Thieves Stole Four Andy Warhol Prints, They Didn’t Realize Only Two Would Fit in the Getaway Car

Last updated: November 8, 2024 10:40 am
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The recent art heist at the MPV Gallery in Oisterwijk, Netherlands has left the art world in shock as four valuable Andy Warhol screen prints from his Reigning Queens series were stolen. The robbery took place on November 1, around 3 a.m., when the thieves used explosives to break into the building and made off with the prints.

The Reigning Queens series, created in the mid-1980s, features vibrant portraits of four prominent queens: Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Margrethe II of Denmark, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, and Queen Ntombi Tfwala of Swaziland. These colorful artworks were set to be displayed at an art fair in Amsterdam before they were stolen.

Experts believe that the criminals behind the heist were not specialized in art theft and acted impulsively. Art detective Arthur Brand, known for recovering stolen artworks, stated that the thieves likely did not fully understand the value of the prints before stealing them. The use of explosives during the robbery led to significant damage to the artworks and the gallery itself.

The thieves were unable to fit all four prints into their getaway car, resulting in two of the portraits (Elizabeth II and Margrethe II) being cut out of their frames and taken. The other two prints (Beatrix and Ntombi Tfwala) were left behind on the street, discarded carelessly. The gallery owner, Mark Peet Visser, expressed disappointment over the irreparable damage caused to the valuable artworks.

While the exact value of the stolen prints was not disclosed, a similar Warhol portrait of Elizabeth II fetched over $850,000 at an auction in Toronto a few years ago. However, due to the damage sustained during the heist, the stolen prints are now likely worth significantly less. Additionally, the prints are numbered and cannot be sold on the open market, making it difficult for the thieves to profit from their crime.

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A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft, according to reports from the Associated Press. The motive behind the heist remains unclear, but it is evident that the thieves may have underestimated the complexities and consequences of stealing valuable artworks. The art world mourns the loss of these iconic Warhol prints and hopes for their safe recovery.

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