Stolen paintings recovered in Australia

A hoard of stolen paintings, including a work said to be by impressionist Paul Cezanne, has been recovered by police in Australia.

Taken from art restorer John Opit in February, the paintings were found at a home in Queensland's Gold Coast.

Mr Opit said 25 paintings were stolen, including an 1873 Cezanne entitled Paul Cezanne's Son in a High Chair.

From the BBC. Note that the authenticity of the "Cezanne" is questioned.

Posted by David on June 20, 2004 11:41 AM