New Developments in 20-Year-Old Art Heist Investigation
20-year-old art heist investigation sees new leads regarding Gunnar Asplund stools.
Key Points
- • Over a hundred historical art objects are missing from Bio Skandia in Stockholm.
- • Eight stools designed by Gunnar Asplund are among the missing items, valued between 200,000 to 2,000,000 kronor each.
- • A tip has been received regarding the possible location of two stools at Ystad art museum.
- • Police investigation began in November 2024 and is expected to conclude in August 2025.
A long-standing mystery involving over a hundred missing historical art objects from Bio Skandia in Stockholm has taken a new turn. Recently, the cinema received a tip suggesting that two stools designed by Gunnar Asplund, known for their historical significance, might be located at the Ystad art museum. These stools, created in the 1920s, hold significant value, estimated between 200,000 and 2,000,000 kronor each.
The art heist dates back to the late 1990s, when numerous items began disappearing from the cinema, which was formerly operated by SF Bio. The recent lead has generated hope among officials at Bio Skandia, particularly CEO Vince Scheynius, who stated, "They are national treasures that should be accessible for the public to see." Despite the excitement surrounding the potential return of the stools, the circumstances of how they ended up at the Ystad museum remain unclear, raising questions about their possible retrieval.
The police investigation into the missing artworks commenced in November 2024 and is projected to conclude in August 2025. Authorities are pursuing all leads as they strive to uncover the truth behind this extensive art theft, which has left these historically significant pieces missing for nearly two decades.