Heist Collection

A scene from the Ladykillers (1955)
shot at the Gasholders near Kings Cross Station, in London

The Eastcastle Street Robbery, 1952
A page from the Illustrated London News, detailing the Eastcastle Street Robbery of 1952, when a Post Office van was hijacked and its contents, 200, 000 in soiled notes, were stolen

"We have found the Mona Lisa in Florence", front page of Excelsior, 13th December 1913 (litho)
LSE3714166 "We have found the Mona Lisa in Florence", front page of Excelsior, 13th December 1913 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mug shot of Vincenzo Peruggia, Italian painter who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21, 1911, c
3714149 Mug shot of Vincenzo Peruggia, Italian painter who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21, 1911, c.1913 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer

Donkey Ride at Heist, 1884 (oil on canvas)
471314 Donkey Ride at Heist, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Verhas, Jan Frans (1834-96); 256x397 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Elisabeth of Bohemia stealing the Hungarian crown (colour litho)
STC308527 Elisabeth of Bohemia stealing the Hungarian crown (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elisabeth of Bohemia (1409-44)

La Digue, Duinbergen, Knokke-Heist, West Flanders, Belgium
La Digue (The Dyke), Duinbergen, Knokke-Heist, West Flanders, Belgium. Date: circa 1950s

A Convention of the Not-Ables, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving)
2655369 A Convention of the Not-Ables, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print shows Lord North, Edmund Burke, Charles Fox)

Feast of the Assumption procession, Heyst, Belgium
People in the street for a Feast of the Assumption procession in Heist-aan-Zee (Heyst sur Mer), Belgium. Date: circa 1930s

Street market in Heist-aan-Zee, Belgium
People at a street market in Heist-aan-Zee (Heyst sur Mer), Belgium. Date: 1936

People on the beach at Heist, Belgium
The seaside resort of Heist (Knokke-Heist), in the West Flanders area of Belgium, with a crowd of people on the beach. Date: circa 1953

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"Heist: A Glimpse into the World of Intrigue and Deception" Step back in time to 1955, as we find ourselves immersed in a scene from the classic film "The Ladykillers. " The tension is palpable as a group of cunning criminals plot their audacious heist. But this is not the only heist that has captivated history. Cast your mind back to 1952, when the infamous Eastcastle Street Robbery sent shockwaves through London. The daring thieves left no stone unturned in their quest for riches, leaving authorities baffled. Yet, these modern-day tales pale in comparison to one of history's most notorious art thefts. Behold Vincenzo Peruggia's mug shot - an Italian painter turned thief who brazenly stole Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa from the Louvre on that fateful day in August 1911. This black-and-white photo serves as a haunting reminder of his audacity. However, not all heists involve grand paintings or elaborate schemes. Take "Donkey Ride at Heist, " an enchanting oil painting from 1884 that captures a simpler yet equally captivating moment amidst this Belgian coastal town named Heist. Delving further into history reveals even more astonishing acts of thievery. Elisabeth of Bohemia steals the Hungarian crown - depicted vividly through a color lithograph - showcasing how power can corrupt even those closest to it. Heist itself holds its own allure with picturesque landscapes like La Digue and Duinbergen adorning Knokke-Heist in West Flanders, Belgium. It becomes clear why such idyllic settings have attracted both tourists and locals alike throughout centuries. Returning our focus to stolen masterpieces, we stumble upon another depiction – "Theft of the Mona Lisa" featured within La Domenica del Corriere magazine. This illustration immortalizes Peruggia's audacious act, forever etching it into the annals of history.