Tier 2ARTnews·28 August 2026
$4.3 M. Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Stolen From Vienna Museum
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Two men stole a $4.3 million Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace from Vienna's MAK museum by smashing a display case and fleeing with the piece, which once belonged to Egypt's Queen Nazli. The theft represents a significant art and collectibles crime targeting a major cultural institution.