Apr. 27, 1974 - Eight Million Pound Art Robbery In Eire: Eight Million Pounds worth of old masters including famous paintings by Vermeer, Goya, Velasquez and Franz Hale were stolen last night at the mansion of the former Tory MP Sir Alfred Beit, at Blessington, Co Wicklow, Eire. The raid was carried out by four men and a women with a french accent. This is the world's biggest ever art theft. Photo shows Some of the picture frames seen laying on the floor after last night's robbery at Russborough House the 100 room home of Sir Alfred Beit at Blessington, Co Wicklow.
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5531 x 4440 px | 46.8 x 37.6 cm | 18.4 x 14.8 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
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Apr. 27, 1974 - Eight Million Pound Art Robbery In Eire: Eight Million Pounds worth of old masters including famous paintings by Vermeer, Goya, Velasquez and Franz Hale were stolen last night at the mansion of the former Tory MP Sir Alfred Beit, at Blessington, Co Wicklow, Eire. The raid was carried out by four men and a women with a french accent. This is the world's biggest ever art theft. Photo shows Some of the picture frames seen laying on the floor after last night's robbery at Russborough House the 100 room home of Sir Alfred Beit at Blessington, Co Wicklow. (Credit Image: Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS)