Part of Thorvaldsen’s collection of coins and books is stolen from Casa Buti. He discovers the theft some days later. The thief was C.H. Lorenzen.

Primary sources

• Statement dated 4.4.1829 from Lorenzen to Thorvaldsen.
• Ditlev Martens’ testimonial dated 14.4.1829.
• Thiele III, p. 365. Thiele indicates erroneously that the robbery took place mid March 1829.

Last updated 01.10.2019