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Art Detective Recovers Stolen Dutch Archives from 2015

7/11/2025

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Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has made a remarkable recovery, unearthing a treasure trove of stolen documents dating from the 15th to 19th centuries. Among these invaluable pieces are UNESCO-listed archives from the Dutch East India Company, shedding light on its global operations during the Netherlands' illustrious "Golden Age." These documents were taken in 2015 from The Hague's National Archives, making their return all the more significant.

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Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has made a remarkable recovery, unearthing a treasure trove of stolen documents dating from the 15th to 19th centuries. Among these invaluable pieces are UNESCO-listed archives from the Dutch East India Company, shedding light on its global operations during the Netherlands' illustrious "Golden Age." These documents were taken in 2015 from The Hague's National Archives, making their return all the more significant.