Matisse Masterpiece Recovered: A Tale of Art and Audacity The recovery of two Henri Matisse paintings stolen from a gallery in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2016 is a heartening tale of determination and expertise.
The thieves made off with "La Ravissante" (1907) and "Nature Morte au Cristal de Bohème" (1909), two works that were part of the Musée Matisse collection in Nice, France.
The stolen artwork was significant not only for its estimated value of over $10 million but also for its cultural importance.