Antonello Da Messina Art Heist Shocks World | Los Angeles News

Four priceless artworks by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina vanished from a Sicilian museum over the weekend—despite active alarms and guards on duty. The theft includes three panels from the San Gregorio Polyptych and a double-sided masterpiece, collectively valued at $81–92 million. Art experts warn that while stealing such iconic pieces is audacious, selling them will be nearly impossible, hinting the thieves may face a brutal reality. This follows a recent wave of high-profile art heists in Italy, including stolen Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse works recovered in March. With global interest in Antonello surging after a major New York sale, the art world watches anxiously for any sign these masterpieces will resurface. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50dd47ca42f8b5cd Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews