Crime & Justice
CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
Surrealist masterpiece by Salvador Dali stolen from private museum in Issoire
A book featuring a cover by Salvador Dali was taken from the Centre d’art contemporain d’Issoire during the night, according to the Clermont-Ferrand prosecutor's office.
Authorities say the "Livre de l’Apocalypse," a highly valued volume with a cover created by Salvador Dali and linked to Jean Cocteau, vanished from the private museum in Issoire, Puy-de-Dôme. The theft occurred overnight between Sunday and Monday. The local prosecutor described the item as an exceptional and unique work of art. Investigators are pursuing leads, and further details are expected to be released soon.
Why it matters
The loss of a unique Dali-created artwork raises concerns about museum security and the preservation of cultural heritage.
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