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Rembrandt, The Storm on the Sea of Galilee, 1633

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Vermeer, The Concert, 1658–1660

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Rembrandt, A Lady and Gentleman in Black, 1633

Manet, Chez Tortoni, 1878–1880

Govaert Flinck, Landscape with an Obelisk, 1638

Degas, La Sortie de Pesage

Degas, Program for an Artistic Soirée, 1884

Degas, Program for an Artistic Soirée, Study 2, 1884

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Degas, Cortège aux Environs de Florence

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12.11.12

Gardner Museum Thefts

$5 Million Reward
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston is offering a $5 million reward for the return of 13 pieces of art stolen in 1990. Webpage | Story

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		View high-resolution images of the 13 stolen works by Rembrandt, Degas, Vermeer and Manet, among others.The Gardner Museum is offering a $5 million reward for their return. - View Gallery

Background
On March 18, 1990, two men disguised as police officers gained access to the Gardner Museum. Once inside, they tied up the security guards and proceeded to steal 13 objects, including rare paintings by Rembrandt, Degas, and Vermeer, valued at approximately $500 million.The case represents the largest property crime in U.S. history.

“Twenty-three years since the robbery. That’s far too long. It’s time for these paintings to come home.”
- Anthony Amore, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Videos

Officials discuss the case and their renewed efforts to recover the priceless art.


Geoff Kelly, special agent, Boston FBI		Anthony Amore, chief of security, Gardner Museum		Richard DesLauriers, special agent in charge		Carmen Ortiz, U.S. Attorney, Massachusetts