World News Today Live Updates on August 17, 2026 : Sicilian museum heist: Four Antonello da Messina artworks worth $92 million stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown
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In an unprecedented art heist, four masterpieces by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina were stolen from a Sicilian museum on August 17, 2026. The stolen works, valued between $81 million and $92 million, are among the most significant pieces by the celebrated artist. The museum, located in the hometown of the renowned painter, fell victim to the crime. Art expert Alberto Fiz estimated the total value of the stolen artworks, adding credibility to the severity of the heist.
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