The Schoolmistress (painting)

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The Schoolmistress is a 1784 painting by John Opie. It was stolen from a home in Newark, New Jersey in 1969, likely by members of the mafia. It was recovered in 2024 in St. George, Utah.[1][2]

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  1. ^ "Painting stolen by N.J. mobsters in 1969 ended up in St. George. The FBI just returned it to its rightful owner". The Salt Lake Tribune.
  2. ^ Bruce, Becky (January 26, 2024). ""Priceless" painting stolen by mob turns up in St. George". KSLNewsRadio.