Art crime detective Arthur Brand warns: 'All museums have been, and will be, victims of theft'
Summary
Art crime detective Arthur Brand explains that museums all over the world have been and will continue to be targets of theft. He notes that thieves are now stealing more gold, silver, and gems instead of just paintings, because these items can be broken down or melted and sold more easily.Key Facts
- Museums face ongoing risks of theft around the world.
- Thieves have shifted focus from stealing unique paintings to precious metals and gems.
- Gold, silver, and gemstones are attractive because they can be melted or separated, making them easier to sell.
- There have been many copycat museum robberies in Europe inspired by a quick heist at the Louvre.
- The Louvre theft involved €90 million worth of jewels stolen in minutes.
- Experts estimate a 50% chance that the stolen jewels will be recovered.
- The theft exposed security weaknesses not just at the Louvre but in museums more broadly.
- The value of stolen cultural objects is increasingly commercial, sometimes overtaking their historical or artistic value.
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