Stolen Degas painting found on a bus

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'None of the passengers claimed the suitcase during the search' said French Culture Ministry.

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Published 28 February 2018 9:41am

By Andrea Candiani

Source: SBS

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'None of the passengers claimed the suitcase during the search' said French Culture Ministry.

The famous painting 'Les Choristes' by French painter Edgar Degas, was stolen 9 yeras ago from the Musee Cantini in Marseille. French customs have recently discovered the painting by Degas, in a suitcase on a bus during a routine check. Art expert Andrea Candiani has some doubts on the dynamics of the facts.