Henry Moore sculpture stolen
A Reclining Figure – an eleven foot long sculpture by Henry Moore has been stolen from Perry Green, Moore’s country estate near Bishop’s Strortford in Hertfordshire.
The theft, which took place on Thursday evening, involved three men with two vehicles said local police.
A reward is being offered by the Henry Moore Foundation for information leading to the recovery of the piece.
Valued at £3m, the bronze statue may have been stolen for its scrap value said police.
Visit the Henry Moore Foundation website here.
Pictures of Moore’s work can be found here.
December 18th, 2005 at 7:03 pm
Hmm…. as if you would leave a £ 3 million pound item outside in the corner of a parking area in the first place propped up on pieces of wood, even if it is 2 ton in weight it’s still going to go walk about sooner or later
December 19th, 2005 at 4:29 pm
I can’t imagine how they managed to steal it without anyone noticing… plus what will they do with it. Do you reckon it will be heading to a private collection?
December 19th, 2005 at 6:00 pm
Yeah I would of thought it is wanted for a private collection rather than being melted down for scrap
January 9th, 2006 at 7:25 pm
Has this turned up yet does anybody know?
April 14th, 2006 at 2:19 pm
i dont think it has turned up yet