Two Renoir Paintings Still Missing After France Museum Heist
Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France. The break-in happened shortly before 6 a.m. on September 8, 2026.
The thieves stole four Renoir paintings from the museum. Cagnes-sur-Mer Mayor Bryan Masson said the paintings were worth about €9 million.
The museum was once home to painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It now holds twelve works by Renoir.
The thieves entered through the garden after cutting a fence. Two of the four paintings were later found in the garden.
They were reportedly dropped as the thieves ran away. Police were closing in at the time.
The two missing paintings are Portrait of Madame Colonna Romano. The other missing painting is Young Woman at the Well.
The two thieves are still being sought by police. Reports say town surveillance cameras helped identify them.
Key Terms 2
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir A famous French painter known for impressionist art.
- Cagnes-sur-Mer A small town on the French Riviera in southern France.