The Art Loss Register is the largest, private database of stolen works of art, antiques and valuables in the world. 

The company's aim is to identify and recover stolen works of art, provide a central 'checkpoint' for prospective purchasers and lenders, deter art theft and reduce the trade in stolen art.  The ALR, with offices in London, Bath, New York, Cologne & Amsterdam, has assisted police forces worldwide in the recovery of over $100 million of stolen art. In 1999, they successfully recovered 'Bouilloire et fruits' by Cezanne - originally stolen in 1978 and valued at over £18m...