Musée Lalique Burglary: Dragonfly Brooch Stolen
On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Musée Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder, France, was burglarized. Among the stolen items is the iconic 'Femme libellule' (Dragonfly Woman) brooch, a centerpiece of the collection. The theft is part of a larger heist of approximately twenty pieces of jewelry. According to the AFP, the total damage is estimated at nearly 4 million euros, though the exact valuation is still ongoing. The museum, dedicated to the work of glass and jewelry designer René Lalique, has not yet released a full inventory of stolen items. This incident follows a recent trend of art thefts in France, including the theft of Gallo-Roman gold and silver coins from the Centre Archéologique de Montans in the Tarn region on July 2, 2026.
Key facts
- Musée Lalique was burglarized on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
- The 'Femme libellule' brooch, a key piece, was stolen.
- Approximately twenty pieces of jewelry were taken.
- Damage is estimated at nearly 4 million euros (AFP).
- The museum is located in Wingen-sur-Moder, France.
- The theft occurred on July 5, 2026.
- Estimation of the loss is still ongoing.
- This follows a recent theft at Centre Archéologique de Montans on July 2, 2026.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Musée Lalique
- AFP
- Centre Archéologique de Montans
Locations
- Wingen-sur-Moder
- France
- Tarn