Jewelled Salvador Dalí Book Stolen from French Museum

A jewel-encrusted book associated with Salvador Dalí has been stolen from a French museum, adding to concerns over thefts affecting the country’s cultural institutions.

The mysterious burglary took place on the night of October 4, according to the brief account. The museum’s name and location were not provided.

Details about the book were also limited. The account did not identify its title, describe its jewels or give an estimated value.

The theft was presented as another setback for France’s museum sector, following references to the Louvre and Renoir. No details were supplied about those incidents or any possible connection between them.

The circumstances of the latest burglary remain unclear, with no information provided about how the thieves entered the museum or whether the book has been recovered.