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The Secretary of State is now also facing allegations over another work: a painting attributed to French artist Valentin de Boulogne, worth five million euros, which was seized by police in Monte Carlo. Mr Sgarbi is being investigated by a prosecutor for illegally exporting the painting. He says it’s a copy – and that it wasn’t his. The BBC contacted Mr Sgarbi but received no response.
Italian Culture Minister investigates stolen painting
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