The Art Loss Registry

The Art Loss Registry is a global database that tracks stolen and lost artworks, helping identify and recover them. It compiles detailed descriptions, photographs, and provenance information about artworks reported as missing or stolen. Museums, collectors, and authorities use the registry to verify artworks’ histories and prevent the sale of stolen items. By providing a centralized resource, it enhances efforts to return stolen art to its rightful owners and Combat art crime, ultimately supporting the integrity and security of the art world.