Louvre heist targeted French history, antiques expert says | ABS-CBN News

A heist at Paris' world-famous Louvre Museum struck at French history, an expert in antiques said on Monday (October 20) as the items stolen by the thieves were connected with queens and empresses.
    The thieves broke into the Louvre on Sunday (October 19) using a crane to smash an upstairs window, then stole priceless objects from an area that houses the French crown jewels before escaping on motorbikes.
    Auctioneer Jean-Pierre Osenat said the theft gave an "absolutely deplorable" image of France even though the value of the items was not as high as other royal jewellery.
    The stolen jewellery included a tiara from the jewellery set of Queen Marie-Amelie and Queen Hortense, from the early 19th century, as well as an earring, part of a pair from the sapphire jewellery set of the same queens.
    The crown of Empress Eugenie was found outside the museum. The thieves apparently dropped the piece, made of gold, emeralds and diamonds, as they made their getaway.
    The break-in raised awkward questions about security at the museum, which is home to art works such as the Mona Lisa and which welcomed 8.7 million visitors in 2024.
(Production: Clotaire Achi, Ardee Napolitano, Lewis Macdonald)

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