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world2 months ago•301 min saved

Napoleon-era Crown Slips from Thieves’ Grasp in Louvre Heist, Heads to Restoration

During an October Louvre raid, thieves cut into the Apollo Gallery and seized Napoleonic jewels; Empress Eugénie’s crown slipped from their grasp and was left battered on the pavement. The 1,354-diamond, 56-emerald crown now has palmettes detached, a missing eagle, and about ten diamonds gone, but most components survive and restoration is planned via a competitive bidding process. The Louvre has received offers from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Mellerio, Chaumet, and Boucheron, and aims to restore the crown by reshaping its frame rather than recreating it.

via cnn.com|

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france2 months ago•4 min saved

Louvre to Fully Restore Empress Eugenie Crown After Heist Debacle

After thieves dropped Empress Eugenie’s diamond- and emerald-studded crown during an October Louvre heist, the damaged piece is set for full restoration and is described as nearly intact aside from one missing eagle ornament; the crown’s restoration will be supervised by an expert committee, while the rest of the stolen jewels (about €88 million worth) remain missing and four suspects have been arrested.,

via France 24|

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world2 months ago•3 min saved

Empress Eugénie’s Crown Suffered Major Damage in Louvre Heist, Now Headed for Restoration

The crown of Empress Eugénie, taken in the Louvre burglary last October, was dropped on the sidewalk and badly damaged—its arches bent, its bejeweled cross toppled, and a golden eagle missing. The Louvre released photos of the damage and announced a restoration process estimated at about 40,000 euros, to be overseen by a committee of experts with work expected to finish by year’s end. Investigations have led to charges against five suspects, while most other jewels remain missing and the Apollo Gallery remains closed.

via The New York Times|

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