A Gustav Klimt masterpiece that was stolen in 1997 may have been found hidden in the wall of the Italian gallery from where it was snatched, officials have revealed. Police took charge of the find after its discovery and art experts will now examine it to check its authenticity. Police took charge of the find after its discovery and art experts will now examine it to check its authenticity'The painting's condition is excellent. The Klimt is considered particularly important because shortly before its disappearance, an art student realised it was painted over another work previously believed lost. This was a portrait of a young lady that had not been seen since 1912 - making it the only 'double' Klimt known to the art world.

Source: Daily Mail December 11, 2019 13:03 UTC