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Two held for stolen painting found in Greece, police say

A 17th century painting by Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens, stolen from a museum in Belgium a decade ago, has been recovered in Greece, officials said Thursday.

Two Greek nationals — one of them a 40-year-old TV presenter, according to certain local media reports — were arrested while reportedly trying to sell the artwork to an undercover policeman for 1 million euros.

Authorities have not confirmed the name of the painting, but sources identified it as ?The Hunt for the Caledonian Wild Boar.?

Experts have confirmed the authenticity of the painting, which is said to be ?priceless.?

The painting is to be presented within the next few days.

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