The work of Henri Matisse "The Garden" was trying to sell an old Pole, but a British dealer, who had been entrusted with the sale, was recognized in her artifact stolen from the Stockholm Museum of Modern Art in 1987

Henri Matisse
Garden. 1920
Source: artdaily.com

in London found a stolen work of Henri Matisse. The painting "The Garden" 25 years ago, was stolen from the Museum of Modern Art in Stockholm. Unknown burglar early morning May 11, 1987 made the museum the painting, now valued at $ 1 million. The museum shortly after the theft offered to pay an exorbitant ransom for the painting that museum workers were not under force. After that, the following picture was lost, and only Monday to employees Art Loss Register has learned the location "Garden».

picture helped found an art dealer from East London by Charles Roberts, to whom it was given to the implementation of elderly Polish collector. Before the sale, the dealer decided to consult the database Art Loss Register, and was surprised to learn that the painting was stolen. Polish owner was stunned, no less. According to him, a painting by Matisse he bought in 1990, not having the slightest idea of ​​its criminal provenance. He even doubted its authenticity. The work was seized by ALR and waiting to be sent to the Stockholm Museum.

Prepared Maria Onuchina, AI

Source: artdaily.com , artinvestment.ru