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Art Heist: 4 Antonello da Messina Paintings Stolen From Sicily

Art Heist: 4 Antonello da Messina Paintings Stolen From Sicily
NYT World Sunday 16 August 2026, 14:40 UTC By Elisabetta Povoledo 1 min read
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The works, by Antonello da Messina, were taken as the Sicilian city of Messina held a religious celebration.

The works, by Antonello da Messina, were taken as the Sicilian city of Messina held a religious celebration.
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