Famous Churchill portrait stolen from Canadian hotel found in Italy after two-year international investigation

The "Roaring Lion" portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, taken by Yousuf Karsh in 1941, has been the subject of a theft investigation. The original print was displayed at the Fairmont Château Laurier hotel in Ottawa, Canada, since 1998. However, a maintenance worker noticed discrepancies in the frame in 2022, leading to an investigation. It was discovered that the portrait had been stolen and sold at an auction in London, with a forgery delaying the discovery of the theft. The portrait was eventually located in Italy, where it was purchased by Italian lawyer Nicola Cassinelli.