Paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse that were stolen in a 3-minute heist recovered

August 14, 2026 / 10:13 AM EDT

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Three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros that were stolen earlier this year in a three-minute heist were recovered by Italian police.Italian Carabinieri's art recovery squad said in a statement on Friday that the paintings were discovered during searches ordered by prosecutors, but no details were given. The investigation is ongoing.The recovered works are Paul Cézanne's "Tasse et Plat de Cerises" ("Cup and Plate ‌of Cherries"), Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Les Poissons" ("The Fish") and Henri Matisse's "Odalisque sur la Terrasse" ("Odalisque on the Terrace"). Art experts have valued the three paintings at more than $10 million.

Carabinieri pose near three paintings recovered following a police operation: "Tasse et plat de cerises" by Paul Cézanne, left, "Odalisque Sur La Terrasse" by Henri Matisse, center, and "Les Poissons" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, right.