A bronze book cover designed by Salvador Dalí, described as highly valuable and weighing about 150 kilograms (330 pounds), is stolen from a contemporary art centre in Issoire, central France. Prosecutors in Clermont-Ferrand say the work is a “Book of the Apocalypse,” and that it is taken from the museum premises.
Authorities are investigating when the theft happens and how the heavy object was removed without being detected. One outlet reports the cover was likely taken overnight between October 4 and October 5, while other coverage focuses on police efforts to determine the method used to take the bronze jacket from the building.
The stolen cover is reported to be detailed with materials such as precious stones and other decorative elements. Across reports, there is broad agreement that prosecutors and police are examining the circumstances of the overnight theft and that the object’s size and value make the removal noteworthy.
