Spanish police recover stolen Francis Bacon painting worth $5.4 million

Spanish police found a painting by artist Francis Bacon that was stolen in 2015. The painting is worth €5 million and is one of five stolen from a home in Madrid. The total value of the stolen paintings is estimated to be €25 million. Two people were arrested in February for having two of the stolen paintings, which led to the recovery of this one. Since the investigation started, 16 people involved in the theft have been arrested. The stolen paintings belonged to José Capelo, a friend of Bacon. Three of the stolen paintings were found in 2017. The theft is considered one of the biggest contemporary art thefts in Spain. The police are still looking for the fifth painting and are focusing on Spanish individuals with connections to criminal groups from Eastern Europe. Francis Bacon was a famous artist known for his unique portrayal of the human body. He passed away in Madrid in 1992. His artworks have become more valuable over time.