The Mona Lisa ranks as one of the most expensive items ever stolen and is estimated to be worth approximately $2 billion. Of the 13 pieces stolen, “The Concert” was the most valuable and is worth an estimated $200 million. The painting was stolen in under one minute on the opening day of the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. 4 The Stradivarius ViolinIn 1995, well-known concert violinist Erica Morini, had a $3.5 million violin stolen from her apartment in New York City. Each egg is said to be worth $1 million and remains as one of the most valuable items ever stolen.

Source: The Nation September 12, 2021 06:56 UTC