Group of Seven paintings stolen in Toronto

A collection of Canadian paintings were stolen from a Toronto art dealeron Sunday night, including works from the Group of Seven.

Police were called to the Canadian Fine Arts store at 577 Mount Pleasant Rd. early Monday morning following a report of a break-in.

A total of 11 paintings were stolen, includingworks byGroup of Seven artists Frederick J. Varley, J.E.H. MacDonald and A.Y. Jackson, with a value of more than $387,800.

Police released descriptions and values of nine works, including:

• Gatineau Hills, by Frederick J. Varley, $15,000.
• Gull River, by J.E.H. MacDonald, $45,000.
• First Snow, Georgian Bay, by Frank H. Johnston, $5,800.
• Les Eboulements, by A.Y. Jackson, $135,000.
• Jeune Fille Triste, by Jean Paul Lemieux, $95,000.

Formed in 1920, the Group of Seven artists captured the rugged beauty of the country's landscapes.