Brazil recovers stolen Matisse paintings
São Paulo police recovered eight paintings by artist Henri Matisse, which had been stolen in December 2025 from a library in São Paulo. The paintings are valued at approximately $200,000 USD. Photos show the colorful artworks arranged on a bed alongside a weapon. Authorities explained that the paintings were seized at a house in São Bernardo do Campo, indicating that the suspect, who was also found with a firearm, may face charges of possession of stolen property and conspiracy. Additionally, Rio de Janeiro police captured the mastermind behind the theft, who had attempted to bribe a security guard to carry out further art thefts. A woman has also been detained for questioning.
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