Lalique Museum in Alsace closes after theft of jewelry worth millions
The Lalique glass museum in Alsace, France, has temporarily closed following a burglary in which approximately twenty pieces of jewelry were stolen. According to an anonymous source cited by Agence France Presse, the estimated loss could reach several million euros. The museum, dedicated to the work of renowned glassmaker René Lalique, has not yet announced a reopening date.
Key facts
- The Lalique museum in Alsace closed temporarily after a burglary.
- About twenty pieces of jewelry were stolen.
- The loss is estimated at several million euros.
- The information comes from an anonymous source to Agence France Presse.
- The museum is dedicated to glassmaker René Lalique.
- No reopening date has been announced.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Musée Lalique
- Agence France Presse
Locations
- Alsace
- France