The robbery took place at the Brussels Museum of Van Buren on July 16. There were about ten stolen paintings. The total value of stolen works of from 1.5 to 2 million euros

Kees van Dongen
thinker One of the paintings stolen from the Museum of Van Buren
in Brussels on 16 July
Source: standaard.be

On Tuesday, July 16, of the Brussels Museum of Van Buren were abducted about 10 valuable works of art, including works by Kees van Dongen and James Ensor. The robbery took place under cover of night, alarm triggered but the thieves acted with lightning speed - all about all it took less than two minutes. The total value of stolen works of representatives of the museum was not informed, however, according to media reports, it is between 1.5 to 2 million euros. One only breweries Kees van Dongen "thinker" is estimated at 1.25 million euros. Another stolen exhibit - James Ensor painting "The shrimp and scallops" - estimated at around 200,000 euros. In addition, the thieves took away the work by Pieter Brueghel the Younger and Adriaen Brouwer.

Fortunately, the most famous exhibits of the museum remained intact. The thieves knew exactly what they need, most likely, Hanging pictures was studied by them in advance. To sell these products on the open market is almost impossible. Hence, or specific work they were supposed to be booked by someone, or robbers intend to ask for a ransom.

Prepared by Mary Onuchina, AI

Sources : spiegel.de , deredactie.be , english.ruvr.ru , artinvestment.ru