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Tuesday, 31 May 2016 12:15

Seven Arrests Made in Connection to Francis Bacon Theft

The paintings were stolen from a home in Madrid. The paintings were stolen from a home in Madrid. Flickr

Spanish authorities have arrested seven individuals in connection to the theft of five paintings by Francis Bacon. The works, estimated to be worth around $27.8 million, were stolen from a home in Madrid earlier this year. The paintings, which belonged to a close friend of the late artist, have not yet been recovered.

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