150-Kilogram Salvador Dalí Book Cover Stolen From French Art Center
A 150-kilogram (331-pound) bronze cover designed by Salvador Dalí has been stolen from a private art center in Issoire, central France. The cover was part of The Apocalypse of Saint John, a unique artist’s book weighing about 210 kilograms (463 pounds) in total. The theft occurred overnight between Oct. 4 and 5 at the C. […]
A 150-kilogram bronze book cover created by Salvador Dalí was stolen from the C. Karoutzos Contemporary Art Center in Issoire, central France. The theft occurred overnight between October 4 and 5. The complete work, "The Apocalypse of Saint John," weighs around 210 kilograms and is a unique artist's book. The thieves focused on the bespoke bronze casing designed by Dalí, leaving behind the parchment pages in a secured vault.
The French prosecutor's office is investigating the case, describing the missing work as exceptional and unique. The book was conceived in 1958 by French publisher Joseph Forêt, featuring the collaboration of seven artists and writers, including Dalí. The original design incorporated gold, precious stones, shells, nails, and gold cutlery.
The theft has raised concerns about the potential destruction of valuable materials and the difficulty in passing off the stolen cover as an ordinary piece of bronze.
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