Stephane Breitwieser, 33, whose mother is also on trial in Strasbourg for slashing some works or throwing them into a canal, has already served time in Switzerland. Breitwieser claimed he stole out of a devouring passion for art, and said he had intended to return the works one day. He said he was sorry that his mother had destroyed many works.
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Billion Dollar Art Waiter
A French waiter went on trial today for stealing 239 artworks from museums across Europe during a seven year, billion dollar spree.
Stephane Breitwieser, 33, whose mother is also on trial in Strasbourg for slashing some works or throwing them into a canal, has already served time in Switzerland. Breitwieser claimed he stole out of a devouring passion for art, and said he had intended to return the works one day. He said he was sorry that his mother had destroyed many works.
For the full story - click the title
Irish Art
Stephane Breitwieser, 33, whose mother is also on trial in Strasbourg for slashing some works or throwing them into a canal, has already served time in Switzerland. Breitwieser claimed he stole out of a devouring passion for art, and said he had intended to return the works one day. He said he was sorry that his mother had destroyed many works.
For the full story - click the title
Irish Art
