Ivories Stolen From Ontario Museum

Five le Marchand ivory cameos were stolen from the Art Gallery of Ontario this week. The pieces are so well-known, it’s likely the thieves will have difficulty selling them. Art theft is said to be rare in Canada. “Observers say it’s likely about 150 art works, antiques or artifacts are stolen or reported stolen each year in Canada from galleries and homes. The return rate tends to be less than 20 per cent.”