Dutch Art Detective Arthur Brand Returns Rare Sculpture Statue Of God Bacchus to France Museum 50 Years After Heist
Art Detective Mr. Arthur Brand has spent years tracking down missing priceless artworks to recover them. Recently, the Dutch detective returned a bronze sculpture statue of the god of wine, Bacchus after 50 years of the heist to the France museum. He's been called the Indiana Jones of the art world.
Arthur Brand who is dubbed as the "Indiana Jones of the Art World" has recently returned a rare stolen 1st-century bronze sculpture statue of the god of wine, Bacchus to the director of the Musee du Pays Chatillonnais in eastern France. In December 1973, thieves stole the 40-centimeter statue of Bacchus. Museum director Monnet was delighted to have the sculpture back. Brand said that "The criminals got away with some Roman antiquities, around 5,000 Roman coins but more importantly, the bronze statue of Bacchus as a child".
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RECOVERED: The precious Roman Bacchus of Vertillum (1st century BC), stolen 50 years ago in France, was handed over by me to Catherine Monnet, the museums director. One of the most beautiful Roman antiquities ever found in France (excavated in 1894) is back where it belongs... pic.twitter.com/62UIPftaV6
— Arthur Brand (art detective) (@brand_arthur) February 2, 2022
Stolen Sculpture Statue Of God Bacchus
(In French) Une rare statue romaine rendue à la France 50 ans après son vol.https://t.co/1eL9dr4IOo
— Arthur Brand (art detective) (@brand_arthur) February 2, 2022
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