August 7, 2014

In June 2012 Olomouc authorities were rattled by a 415 millions CZK robbery (equivalent to €15 millions). The most expensive pieces among stolen items were drawings of P. Picasso and a painting of A. Renoir.
Some time ago police authorities informed about jailing a gang which robbed and killed some wealthy businessmen. The interesting fact was that among victims was the owner of the above mentioned drawings and the painting.
But not long after the gang members have been jailed raised a question concerning the originality of paintings stolen. It won't be easy to answer this question, probably impossible until those drawings and painting are found.
But in case that those objects were forgeries, the owner might have lost his life because of priceless fakes. That would be really unfortunate.