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Two stolen Renoir paintings found, six people arrested

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Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France last month have been found, and six people arrested, local authorities said on Friday.

Portrait of Madame Colonna Romano by Renoir was stolen in September.
Portrait of Madame Colonna Romano by Renoir was stolen in September.

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  • ABC News Two stolen Renoir paintings found, six people arrested
  • The West Australian Arrests in France as stolen Renoir paintings found

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