Recovered art

Buccleuch Madonna of the Yarnwinder recovered after four years

Scotland, United Kingdom · Source report date:

Buccleuch Madonna of the Yarnwinder. Courtesy of the Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust / National Galleries of Scotland.
Buccleuch Madonna of the Yarnwinder. Courtesy of the Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust / National Galleries of Scotland. Image source ↗
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The Buccleuch Madonna of the Yarnwinder was recovered on 4 October 2007 after its 2003 theft from Drumlanrig Castle. The work is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci; the extent of his execution has been debated by scholars.

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Individual artwork identification details have not yet been documented in this record. Missing specifications are not inferred from the photograph or report headline.

Not documented in this record: object type · materials & technique · measurements · inscriptions & markings · distinguishing features · artwork title · maker / attribution · creation date / period · subject.

Identification details follow the Object ID categories where documented. Ownership history is recorded separately; this documentation is not an authentication or a certificate of ownership.

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