Paris auctioneers on trial over 'vast theft scheme'

Four Paris auctioneers and dozens of auction workers have gone on trial accused of a vast scheme to steal thousands of pieces of artwork.

Paris auctioneers on trial over 'vast theft scheme'

Four Paris auctioneers and dozens of auction workers have gone on trial accused of a vast scheme to steal thousands of pieces of artwork and other valuable items worth millions of euros over several years.

The works included a Courbet painting, Chagall and Matisse lithographs and a 2.08-carat diamond.

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