Wilfried Seipel
Wilfried Seipel is a prominent Austrian art historian and former director of the Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) in Vienna. He is known for his extensive knowledge of art history and has played a significant role in the museum's development and reputation. Seipel gained public attention for his insights into art theft, particularly following the infamous 2003 theft of Benvenuto Cellini's 'Saliera' from the KHM, which was recovered in 2006. In recent news, he commented on a recent theft at the Louvre, suggesting that the professionalism of the act indicates it was likely a carefully planned heist.
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Wilfried Seipel, former director of the Vienna Kunsthistorisches Museum, commented on the recent theft at the Louvre.
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